S.D. Admin. R. 46:33:02:01

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

Section 46:33:02:01 - Definitions

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Long term care facility" means:

(a) a nursing facility, as defined in SDCL subdivision 34-12-1.1(6), or

(b) the geriatric nursing home at the Human Services Center;

(2) "Home and community based alternative living center" means:

(a) an assisted living center, as defined in SDCL subdivision 34-12-1.1(2),

(b) a community living home, as defined in SDCL subdivision 34-12-1.1(13), or

(c) a residential living center as defined in § 44:23:01:01(8);

(3) "Ombudsman" means a state employee who has the duties and authority set forth in the federal Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3058 et seq.); and

(4) "Resident" means a resident of a long term care facility or a home and community based alternative living center located in the state.

S.D. Admin. R. 46:33:02:01

47 SDR 137, effective 6/27/2021

General Authority: SDCL 1-36A-26(12).

Law Implemented: SDCL 1-36A-26(12).