S.D. Admin. R. 44:75:15:02
Prior to or at the time of admission, a facility shall inform the swing bed patient, both orally and in writing, of the patient's rights and of the rules governing the patient's conduct and responsibilities while in the facility. The patient shall acknowledge in writing that the patient received the information. During the patient's stay the facility shall notify the patient, both orally and in writing, of any changes to the original information. The patient's right to receive visitors. Visiting hours and policies of the facility shall permit and encourage the visiting of patients by friends and relatives. Visitors may not cause a disruption to the care and services residents receive or infringement on other residents rights or place an undue burden on the facility.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:75:15:02
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.