S.D. Admin. R. 44:75:15:09

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

Section 44:75:15:09 - Quality of life

A facility shall provide care and an environment that contributes to the patient's quality of life, including:

(1) A safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment;

(2) Maintenance or enhancement of the patient's ability to preserve individuality, exercise self-determination, and control everyday physical needs;

(3) Freedom from physical or chemical restraints imposed for purposes of discipline or convenience;

(4) Freedom from verbal, sexual, physical, and mental abuse and from involuntary seclusion, neglect, or exploitation imposed by anyone, and theft of personal property;

(5) Retention and use of personal possessions, including furnishings and clothing, as space permits, unless to do so would infringe upon the rights or health and safety of other patients; and

(6) Support and coordination to assure pain is recognized and addressed appropriately.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:75:15:09

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.

Care policies § 44:75:04:11.