S.D. Admin. R. 44:82:01:08
Each owner or operator shall provide the pertinent data necessary to comply with the requirements of all applicable administrative rules and statutes.
Any incident or event where there is reasonable cause to suspect abuse or neglect of any resident by any person shall be reported within 24 hours of becoming informed of the alleged incident or event. The owner or operator shall report each incident or event orally or in writing to the states attorney of the county in which the home is located, to the Department of Human Services, or to a law enforcement officer. The owner or operator shall report each incident or event to the department within 24 hours, and conduct a subsequent internal investigation and provide a written report of the results to the department within five working days after the event.
Each owner or operator shall report to the department within 24 hours of the event any death resulting from other than natural causes originating on home property such as accidents or suicide. The owner or operator shall conduct a subsequent internal investigation and provide a written report of the results to the department within five working days after the event.
Each owner or operator shall report a missing resident to the department within 48 hours of incident. The owner or operator shall conduct a subsequent internal investigation and provide a written report of the results to the department within five working days after the event.
Each owner or operator shall also report to the department as soon as possible any fire with damage or where injury or death occurs; any partial or complete evacuation of the home resulting from natural disaster; or any loss of utilities, such as electricity, natural gas, telephone services, fire alarm, and other critical equipment necessary for operation of the community living home for more than 24 hours.
Each owner or operator shall notify the department of any anticipated closure or discontinuation of service at least 30 days in advance of the effective date.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:82:01:08
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(14).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(14).