South Dakota § 34-12-13 Rules to protect patients' health and safety.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 34-12-13 — Rules to protect patients' health and safety.

South Dakota § 34-12-13

Title 34PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 34-11BREGULATION OF HOSPITALS AND RELATED INSTITUTIONS

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Bluebook

S.D. Codified Laws § 34-12-13 (2026).

Text

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;

(8)Dietetic services;

(9)Medication control;

(10)Records;

(11)Diagnostic services;

(12)Hospital complementary services;

(13)Long - term care diversionary services;

(14)Patient safety and health;

(15)Residents' rights in nursing

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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; (8) Dietetic services; (9) Medication control; (10) Records; (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.

Legislative History

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.