34-12-13. Rules to protect patients' health and safety.
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.