S.D. Admin. R. 44:75:07:16

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

Section 44:75:07:16 - Nutritional screening and assessments

A licensed nurse or dietary manager shall complete a nutritional screen upon each patient admission and make a referral to the dietitian based on screening protocols related to nutritional risk of any patient

(1) With a significant change in diet, eating ability, or nutritional status;

(2) Receiving tube feedings; or

(3) With a disease or condition, that puts the patient at significant nutritional risk.

A monthly tube feeding assessment shall include nutritional adequacy of calories, protein, and fluids. An annual assessment shall be completed for each swing bed patient.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:75:07:16

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015; 50 SDR 062, effective 11/27/2023

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.