S.D. Codified Laws § 34-12-13 (2026)
Rules to protect patients' health and safety.
SL 1945, ch 108 , § 6; SL 1953, ch 123 , § 6; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.1206; SL 1980, ch 238 , § 22; SL 1986, ch 278 , § 8; SL 1991, ch 270 , § 1; SL 1991, ch 272 , § 2.
The State Department of Health may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, which are necessary to protect the health and safety of patients cared for in licensed health care facilities. The regulations may be in regard to the following areas:
- (1) Sanitary and safe conditions of the premises;
- (2) Cleanliness of operation;
- (3) Fire safety and construction;
- (4) Physical equipment found necessary and in the public interest;
- (5) Management and administration;
- (6) Physician's services;
- (7) Nursing and related care;
- (8) Dietetic services;
- (9) Medication control;
- (10) Records;
- (11) Diagnostic services;
- (12) Hospital complementary services;
- (13) Long-term care diversionary services;
- (14) Patient safety and health;
- (15) Residents' rights in nursing homes and assisted living centers.
Source: SL 1945, ch 108 , § 6; SL 1953, ch 123 , § 6; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.1206; SL 1980, ch 238 , § 22; SL 1986, ch 278 , § 8; SL 1991, ch 270 , § 1; SL 1991, ch 272 , § 2.