S.D. Admin. R. 44:76:02:10
The infection prevention and control program shall utilize the concept of standard precautions. Bloodborne pathogen control shall be maintained according to the requirements contained in 29 C.F.R. 1910.1030, July 1, 2006. The facility shall designate a qualified professional with training in infection control to be responsible for the implementation of the infection control program including surveillance and reporting activities. There shall be written procedures that govern the use of aseptic techniques and procedures in all areas of the facility. Each facility shall develop policies and procedures for the handling and storage of potentially hazardous substances (including lab specimens). There shall be a method of control used in relation to the sterilization of supplies and a written policy requiring sterile supplies to be reprocessed. The facility shall provide orientation and continuing education to all personnel on the facility's staff on the cause, effect, transmission, prevention, and elimination of infections. Each facility shall develop a written policy for evaluation and reporting of any employee with a reportable infectious disease.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:76:02:10
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1), 34-22-9(8).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1).