S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:04:08

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

Section 44:73:04:08 - Admission of residents with communicable diseases

A facility may admit a resident who is infected with a communicable disease that is reportable to the department, pursuant to SDCL 34-22-12 if the facility provides appropriate infection to prevent the spread of the communicable disease. If the facility admits a resident with a communicable disease or antibiotic-resistant organism, or after admission, a resident is suspected of having a communicable disease or antibiotic-resistant organism, the facility must:

(1) Provide training to all healthcare personnel related to infection control to measures and information about the state's reportable diseases list;

(2) Have written procedures and protocols for healthcare personnel to follow to avoid exposure to the resident's blood or body fluids; and

(3) Have written infection control procedures in practice that prevent the spread of the communicable disease or antibiotic-resistant organism.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:04:08

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, 34-22-9.