Level VI is limited to hospitals licensed pursuant to § 44:04:01:02. Any hospital seeking designation as a Level VI hospital shall submit an application to the department indicating the following:

1. (1) The type of healthcare services provided at the facility;
2. (2) That 24/7 registered nurse supervision is available, except for facilities with swing beds; and
3. (3) Transfer protocols are in place for trauma patients.

Source: 35 SDR 304, effective June 29, 2009.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-54.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-53 , 34-12-54.