South Dakota § 34-12-35.8 Proposals to address identified need for additional nursing facility beds or new nursing facilities--Promulgation of rules.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 34-12-35.8 — Proposals to address identified need for additional nursing facility beds or new nursing facilities--Promulgation of rules.

South Dakota § 34-12-35.8

Title 34PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 34-11BREGULATION OF HOSPITALS AND RELATED INSTITUTIONS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 34-12-35.8 (2026).

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If a need for additional nursing facility beds or additional new nursing facilities or both in a defined area is identified by the Department of Health in accordance with § 34-12-35.7 , the department shall solicit and evaluate proposals to address the identified need. In doing so the department shall utilize the process and criteria established in §§ 5-18D-17 to 5-18D-20 , inclusive. Additionally, the Department of Health may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to establish additional criteria specific to the identified need. The rules may include criteria pertaining to:

(1)Minimum nursing facility occupancy rates;

(2)Unique characteristics of the area and population to be served;

(3)Proposal viability, including financial business plan information and payor source infor

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If a need for additional nursing facility beds or additional new nursing facilities or both in a defined area is identified by the Department of Health in accordance with § 34-12-35.7 , the department shall solicit and evaluate proposals to address the identified need. In doing so the department shall utilize the process and criteria established in §§ 5-18D-17 to 5-18D-20 , inclusive. Additionally, the Department of Health may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to establish additional criteria specific to the identified need. The rules may include criteria pertaining to: (1) Minimum nursing facility occupancy rates; (2) Unique characteristics of the area and population to be served; (3) Proposal viability, including financial business plan information and payor source information; (4) Local community support for the proposed project; (5) Benchmarks for quality assurance; (6) Additional services to be provided; and (7) Ability to meet workforce needs.