The location of and access to facilities shall promote the health, treatment, comfort, safety, and well-being of persons accepted and retained for care. A facility shall be served by good, passable roads. Easy accessibility for employees, visitors, and fire-fighting services shall be maintained.

Source: 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1) , (3), and (14).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1) , (3), and (14).