Section 34-12-13 - Rules to protect patients' health and safety The State Department of Health may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, which are necessary to protect the health and safety of patients cared for in licensed health care facilities. The regulations may be in regard to the following areas:
(1) Sanitary and safe conditions of the premises;(2) Cleanliness of operation;(3) Fire safety and construction;(4) Physical equipment found necessary and in the public interest;(5) Management and administration;(6) Physician's services;(7) Nursing and related care;(11) Diagnostic services;(12) Hospital complementary services;(13) Long-term care diversionary services;(14) Patient safety and health;(15) Residents' rights in nursing homes and assisted living centers. SL 1945, ch 108, § 6; SL 1953, ch 123, § 6; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.1206; SL 1980, ch 238, § 22; SL 1986, ch 278, § 8; SL 1991, ch 270, § 1; SL 1991, ch 272, § 2.