A modification to the staffing requirements provided in § 44:80:03:02 may be approved by the department for a licensed residential hospice which is physically combined and jointly operated. The health and safety of the resident in either facility shall may be jeopardized. A modification specified by this section shall be requested in writing by the residential hospice.

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

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(5) and (14).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(5) and (14).