S.D. Admin. R. 46:17:04:11

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

Section 46:17:04:11 - Medical restraint - Order by physician, physician assistant, certified nurse practitioner, or dentist

A medical restraint, physical or chemical, may only be used during a medical procedure, if the person's behavior cannot otherwise be controlled and would interfere with procedures that are to be utilized. If a physical restraint is ordered for the purpose of promoting healing or protection or during the time a medical condition exists, the medical reasons for the restraint, the specified time period, and the provisions for medical treatment must be prescribed and documented by the attending physician, physician's assistant, certified nurse practitioner, or dentist.

S.D. Admin. R. 46:17:04:11

26 SDR 96, effective 1/24/2000; 27 SDR 63, effective 12/31/2000; 37 SDR 69, effective 10/18/2010.

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(3).

Law Implemented:42 C.F.R. § 483.450 (October 1, 2002).