Each provider must have a policy that addresses criminal background checks, felony convictions, and drug screenings for any new and current employees that provide direct service to participants. The policy must include the following:

1. (1) A description of the system used for background checks;
2. (2) A description of felony conviction checks for new and current employees utilizing the Office of Inspector General; and

3. (3) A description of drug screening pursuant to SDCL 27B-1-19.

   A copy of the policy must be provided to each employee and any screening results shall be maintained in the employee's file.

Source: 40 SDR 102, effective December 3, 2013; 43 SDR 9, effective August 2, 2016.

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(1).

Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-1-19 , 27B-2-26(1).

Prior versions effective: 2013-12-03.