S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:01:09

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 44:73:01:09 - Modifications

The department may approve modifications to the staffing requirements provided in § 44:73:03:02 licensed facilities that are physically combined and jointly operated if:

(1) A hospital and nursing facility are co-located and the nursing facility has a licensed bed capacity of sixteen or less or the hospital has an acute care patient daily census of less than five; or

(2) A nursing facility and assisted living center are co-located.

To obtain a modification, the facility must submit a request in writing and explain how the modification will not jeopardize the health and safety of the patients or residents in either facility.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:01:09

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015; 51 SDR 053, effective 11/11/2024

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.