An individual admitted to any medicaid-certified nursing facility for the first time, who is not being readmitted, is subject to preadmission screening and resident review.

A readmission occurs when an individual is readmitted to a medicaid-certified nursing facility from a hospital to which the individual was transferred, from the nursing facility, for the purpose of receiving medical care. A preadmission screening and resident review is not required for a readmission.

Source: 52 SDR 41, effective October 27, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 1-36-25 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1 .