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Title 67 - Department of Social ServicesArticle 67:42 - Regulatory Administration
Chapter 67:42:01 - Provisions and scope of services
Section 67:42:01:12 - Reporting of incidents or changes in circumstances

S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:01:12

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Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024
Section 67:42:01:12 - Reporting of incidents or changes in circumstances

The provider shall report a change in circumstance that may affect the provider's ability to comply with the requirements of the provider's license or ability to provide adequate care. A change in circumstance includes items such as a change of address, a change in the household size, a change in the household composition, a change in the condition of the facility or home, or involvement with the Division of Child Protection Services or law enforcement concerning allegations of child abuse or neglect. The report must be made to the provider's licensing worker or agency within 24 hours after the change in circumstance occurs.

The provider shall immediately report all incidents of suspected child abuse or neglect either to the department or to law enforcement officials.

A family foster home, group care center for minors, residential treatment center, intensive residential treatment center, child placement agency, and independent living preparation program must report to the placing worker the occurrence of an unusual incident such as fire, death, client runaway, client/provider incompatibility, or serious injury to or serious illness of a client. The provider shall make the report to the placing worker immediately after ensuring that children in care are safe.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:01:12

4 SDR 2, effective 7/25/1977; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective 7/1/1981; 10 SDR 48, effective 11/21/1983; 12 SDR 4, effective 7/25/1985; 13 SDR 197, effective 7/1/1987; 14 SDR 20, effective 8/13/1987; 31 SDR 40, effective 9/29/2004; 34 SDR 200, effective 1/30/2008; 39 SDR 220, effective 6/27/2013.

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16, 28-1-39.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16, 28-1-39.

Foster home services, § 67:42:09:18; Foster home record, § 67:42:09:25; Persons required to report child abuse or neglected child -- Intentional failure as misdemeanor, SDCL 26-8A-3; Oral report of abuse or neglect -- To whom made -- Response report, SDCL 26-8A-8.