S.D. Admin. R. 44:79:09:02

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024
Section 44:79:09:02 - Facility to inform patient of rights

Prior to or at the time of admission, a facility shall inform the 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. A patient has the right to receive visitors. 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. 44:79:09:02

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(14).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(14).