Published information may not contain an identifying number, mark, or description which can be readily associated with an individual who is or was the subject of a report of an inpatient psychiatric discharge to the department. All published data must be presented in such a manner that no person may be identified. Data existing in cells of less than three individuals may not be published except on a statewide basis.

Source: 19 SDR 154, effective April 11, 1993.

General Authority: SDCL 27A-15-6.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 27A-15-6.1.