S.D. Admin. R. 67:16:05:05.05

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

Section 67:16:05:05.05 - Respiratory therapy - Limitations

An individual receiving home respiratory therapy must meet the following requirements:

(1) Be medically dependent on a ventilator for life support at least six hours a day and have been dependent for at least 30 consecutive days;

(2) Except for the availability of these respiratory care services at home, would require respiratory care as an inpatient in a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, or an intermediate care facility and would be eligible for long-term nursing care under this article;

(3) Have adequate support services to be cared for at home; and

(4) Wish to be cared for at home.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:16:05:05.05

16 SDR 111, effective 1/7/1990.

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.