67 : 62 : 05 : 07 . Client orientation. Each center shall establish a policy and procedures to ensure that a new client is provided with orientation to the program , at or before the time of admission , or as soon thereafter as possible. The orientation must provide :

1. (1) A description of the center's purpose and the treatment process;
2. (2) A review of relevant center policies;
3. (3) The hours during which services are available;
4. (4) The fees for services and the responsibility for payment for those fees;
5. (5) Information regarding the right to confidentiality, in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 290 dd-2, in effect on March 27, 2020; 42 C.F.R. Part 2, in effect on January 18, 2017; and 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164, in effect on September 26, 2016; and
6. (6) The rights of the client while receiving services, in accordance with §§ 67:62:07:01 and 67:62:07:02.

Source: 43 SDR 80 , effective December 5, 2016; 50 SDR 63, effective November 27, 2023 .

General Authority: SDCL 1-36-25 , 27A-5-1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 27A-5-1 .

Prior versions effective: 2016-12-05.