67 : 63 : 02 : 06 . Probation procedures. If the department determines that there is cause to place a facility on probation, the department shall send the facility written notice of probationary status and areas of noncompliance. The facility shall, within 30 days of receiving the notice, develop and submit a plan of correction.

Within five business days of receiving the plan of correction, the department shall notify the facility of the department's decision to approve the plan of correction.

The department may conduct a site visit at least once during the probationary period to monitor progress on plan of correction items. At the end of the probationary period, the department shall conduct a review of the facility and may remove the probationary status of the facility or revoke the facility's designation.

Source: 47 SDR 58 , effective December 2, 2020 .

General Authority: SDCL 27A-10-1.2.

Law Implemented: SDCL 27A-3-1 .