South Dakota Statutes
§ 34-12-13 — Rules to protect patients' health and safety.
South Dakota·Title 34 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY·Ch. 34-11B REGULATION OF HOSPITALS AND RELATED INSTITUTIONS
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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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.
Nearby Sections
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§ 34-1-1
§ 34-1-1§ 34-1-1.1
Department reorganized and continued.§ 34-1-15
§ 34-1-15§ 34-1-19
Repealed§ 34-1-2
, 34-1-2.1