In addition to the written policy statements required under chapter 67:42:07, the facility must develop written policies that address:

1. (1) Intake;
2. (2) Treatment;
3. (3) Discharge;
4. (4) Confidentiality;
5. (5) Emergency safety interventions;
6. (6) Emergency and safety procedures;
7. (7) Family services; and

8. (8) Aftercare services.

   The facility must inform the child's parent or guardian of the facility's policies, including the individuals or agencies to whom required reports must be made. The child's parent or guardian must sign and date a statement that lists the specific policies covered as verification that the facility provided the required information. The facility must make copies of these policies available on request.

Source: 32 SDR 33, effective August 31, 2005; 33 SDR 227, effective July 1, 2007; 34 SDR 200, effective January 30, 2008; 47 SDR 24, effective September 10, 2020.

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16.

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16.

Prior versions effective: 2008-06-30.