S.D. Admin. R. 44:74:02:02

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

Section 44:74:02:02 - Employment of qualified nurse aides required

Nurse aides shall meet the following minimum qualifications of training, competency evaluation, registry status, and performance:

(1) Successful completion of a training program and a competency evaluation program approved by the department pursuant to §§ 44:74:02:07 and 44:74:02:17;

(2) Verification from the department of current registry status or eligibility for inclusion on the registry;

(3) Acceptable employment performance as a nurse aide as documented by the aide's supervisor;

(4) Annual attendance at a minimum of 12 hours of in-service education related to results of performance review and of special resident needs and;

(5) Minimum age of 16 years old at time of employment.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:74:02:02

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-29.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-29.