S.D. Admin. R. 44:76:13:07

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

Section 44:76:13:07 - Grievances

A patient may voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal. A patient's grievance may be in writing or oral and may relate to treatment furnished, treatment that has not been furnished, the behavior of other patients, and infringement of the patient's rights. A facility shall adopt a grievance process and make the process known to each patient and to the patient's immediate family. The grievance process shall include the facility's efforts to resolve the grievance and documentation of:

(1) The grievance;

(2) The names of the persons involved;

(3) The disposition of the matter; and

(4) The date of disposition.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:76:13:07

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.