S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:09:19

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

Section 67:42:09:19 - Medical and dental services

The agency shall establish a written policy for the health care of every child in its care. Each child must receive physical and dental examinations as follows:

(1) A physical examination must be given according to the following age schedule:

(a) Three to five days;

(b) By one month;

(c) Two months;

(d) Four months;

(e) Six months;

(f) Nine months;

(g) 12 months;

(h) 15 months;

(i) 18 months;

(j) 24 months;

(k) 30 months; and

(l) At three years, every year until age 18;

(2) A dental examination must be given to each child once a year beginning at age one. The dental examination may be provided by either a physician or a dentist until age four. Beginning at age five the dental examination must be provided by a dentist;

(3) The agency shall obtain current immunizations and vaccinations for each child in its care in accordance with SDCL 13-28-7.1; and

(4) A child being placed in an adoptive home must be given a physical examination and a dental examination prior to the adoptive placement.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:09:19

7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective 7/1/1981; 12 SDR 187, effective 5/29/1986; 39 SDR 220, effective 6/27/2013.

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.