S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:02:10
A facility's infection prevention and control program must utilize the concept of standard precautions as the basis for infection prevention and control. Bloodborne pathogen control must be maintained according to the requirements contained in 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1030, (July 1, 2023). The facility shall designate healthcare personnel to be responsible for the implementation of an infection control program that includes surveillance and reporting activities. The facility shall have written procedures that govern the use of aseptic techniques and procedures in all areas of the facility. Each facility shall develop written policies and procedures for the handling and storage of potentially hazardous substances. The facility shall have a method of control used in relation to the sterilization of supplies and a written policy requiring sterile supplies to be reprocessed. The facility shall provide orientation and continuing education to all facility personnel on the cause, effect, transmission, prevention, and elimination of infections. Each facility shall develop a written policy for evaluation and reporting of any employee with a reportable infectious disease.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:02:10
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13, 34-22-9.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13, 34-22-9.