A facility shall provide the following information in writing to each resident:

1. (1) A list of services available in the facility and the charges for such services. The facility shall specify which items and services are included in the services for which the resident may not be charged, those other items and services that the facility offers and for which the resident may be charged, and the amount of any such charges;
2. (2) A description of how a resident may protect personal funds;
3. (3) A list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of client advocates;
4. (4) A description of how to file a complaint with the department concerning abuse, neglect, and misappropriation of resident property;
5. (5) A description of readmission rights of the resident; and

6. (6) A description explaining the responsibilities of the resident and family members regarding self-administered medication.

   A signed and dated admission agreement between the resident or the resident's legal representative and the facility shall include subdivisions (1) to (6), inclusive, of this section. The resident or resident's legal representative and the facility shall complete the admission agreement before or at the time of admission and before the resident has made a commitment for payment for proposed or actual care.

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

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

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