S.D. Admin. R. 67:61:18:03

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 57, November 12, 2024

Section 67:61:18:03 - Availability of medical director

An agency must have a written agreement with a licensed physician, physician assistant, or certified nurse practitioner to serve as the medical director, or employ a licensed physician who is primarily responsible for providing medical care to the clients under the medically-monitored, inpatient treatment program. The medical director's responsibilities to the medically-monitored, inpatient treatment program include:

(1) Providing advice on health-related policies and issues;

(2) Providing emergency medical care to admitted clients;

(3) Supervising the performance of the medical examination and laboratory tests required upon the client's admission to the program; and

(4) Supervising the medical treatment provided to the clients.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:61:18:03

43 SDR 80, effective 12/5/2016; 50 SDR 063, effective 11/27/2023

General Authority: SDCL 1-36-25, 34-20A-27.

Law Implemented: SDCL 1-36-25, 34-20A-27(1)(4)(6).