S.D. Admin. R. 46:24:02:04

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

Section 46:24:02:04 - Identification code

The inpatient psychiatric hospital shall assign each minor an identification code consisting of six characters, as follows:

(1) The first character is the first letter of the minor's first name;

(2) The second and third characters are the total number of letters in the last name, disregarding any spaces within the name;

(3) The fourth character is the first letter of the minor's last name;

(4) The fifth character is the first letter of the minor's second or middle name. If there is none, it shall be left blank; and

(5) The sixth character is used for twins or triplets, with a 9 assigned to the first minor, an 8 to the second minor, and a 7 to the third minor.

S.D. Admin. R. 46:24:02:04

19 SDR 154, effective 4/11/1993.

General Authority: SDCL 27A-15-6.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 27A-15-6.1.