20 : 48 : 17 : 07 . Program participation. Participants must have on file a signed participation agreement developed by program personnel and approved by the evaluation committee. Program personnel may provide a copy of the agreement to the participant, the participant’s medical provider, or the work site monitor. Program personnel shall provide a copy of the agreement to the board for individuals required under a board of nursing order to participate in the program. The agreement must outline standard and individualized conditions based on symptoms and a participant’s practice setting. A participation agreement must include:

1. (1) Treatment and continuing care;
2. (2) Return to practice conditions or limitations, such as restrictions on workplace settings, hours or shifts worked, access to medications, training personnel;
3. (3) Employment status;
4. (4) Work site monitoring;
5. (5) Medication use;
6. (6) Toxicology screening;
7. (7) Support group participation; and
8. (8) Filing of reports.

Source: 48 SDR 40, effective October 5, 2021 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-2A-14 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-2A-2 , 36-2A-6 , 36-2A-9 .