Emergency and outpatient care areas of the facility.
Effective Oct 13, 201542 SDR 51Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 93, effective July 1, 1980; 14 SDR 81, effective December 10, 1987; 22 SDR 70, effective November 19, 1995; 26 SDR 96, effective January 23, 2000; transferred from § 44:04:14:09, 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015. | General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1) , (3), and (4). | Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1) , (3), and (4).
The size of emergency and outpatient care areas shall be based on admissions and shall be located to prevent outpatients from traversing inpatient areas. Emergency and outpatient care areas shall include:
- (1) A well marked and sheltered entry with nearby emergency parking and convenient access for ambulances;
- (2) Admission and patient records area;
- (3) Examination and treatment room with lavatory;
- (4) A handwashing sink;
- (5) Storage for sterile supplies;
- (6) Wheelchair and stretcher alcove;
- (7) Floor receptor or service sink and storage for housekeeping supplies and equipment;
- (8) A secure area for storage and preparation of medications;
- (9) A soiled workroom.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 93, effective July 1, 1980; 14 SDR 81, effective December 10, 1987; 22 SDR 70, effective November 19, 1995; 26 SDR 96, effective January 23, 2000; transferred from § 44:04:14:09, 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015.
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1) , (3), and (4).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1) , (3), and (4).