S.D. Admin. R. 44:79:05:04

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

Section 44:79:05:04 - Nursing policies and procedures

The hospice shall establish and maintain policies and procedures that provide the nursing staff with methods of meeting its administrative and technical responsibilities in providing care to patients. The policies shall include at least the following:

(1) The noting of diagnostic and therapeutic orders;

(2) Assigning the nursing care of patients;

(3) Administration and control of medications;

(4) Documentation by nursing personnel;

(5) Infection control; and

(6) Patient safety.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:79:05:04

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(7).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(7).