S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:08:02

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

Section 44:73:08:02 - Written orders for medication required

All medications administered to a resident must be ordered electronically or in writing and signed by the prescriber. Verbal orders for medications may be taken only when there is an urgent need to initiate or change an order and accepted only by a pharmacist or licensed nurse. The prescriber shall sign or initial any verbal orders for residents on the prescriber's next visit to the facility.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:08:02

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.