S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:05:03
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024
All medical orders, including verbal orders, must be in writing or electronic format and signed by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. A verbal order may be taken only when there is an urgent need to initiate or change a medical order. The physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner shall sign or initial any verbal orders for residents on the physician's, physician assistant's, or nurse practitioner's next visit to the facility. Each resident's physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner is responsible for documenting written orders and progress notes on each resident's clinical record.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:05:03
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.