S.D. Admin. R. 44:82:06:13

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

Section 44:82:06:13 - Admission, transfer, and discharge policies

A home shall establish and maintain policies and practices for admission, discharge, and transfer of residents that prohibit discrimination based upon payment source. The home shall notify each resident at or before the time of admission of these policies and practices. The policies and practices shall include the following provisions:

(1) The resident may remain in the home and may not be transferred or discharged unless the residents needs and welfare cannot be met by the home, the safety or health of persons in the home is endangered by the resident, the resident has failed to pay for allowable billed services as agreed to, or the home ceased to operate;

(2) The home shall notify the resident, and a family member or resident advocate, in writing at least 30 days before the transfer or discharge unless a change in the residents health requires immediate transfer or discharge. The written notice shall specify the reason for and effective date of the transfer or discharge and the location to which the resident will be transferred or discharged;

(3) The conditions under which the resident may request or refuse transfer within the home; and

(4) A description of how the resident may appeal a decision by the home to transfer or discharge the resident.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:82:06:13

44 SDR 66, effective 10/17/2017

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(15).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(15).