S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:08:09 - Written policy requirements

The facility shall develop written policies in the following areas:

(1) Intake;

(2) Treatment;

(3) Discharge;

(4) Discipline;

(5) Confidentiality;

(6) Reporting suspected child abuse and neglect within the facility;

(7) Use of emergency safety intervention, if used, to include the phone number and mailing address for the South Dakota Division of Child Protection Services and the South Dakota Advocacy Services;

(8) Health care of children; and

(9) Emergency and safety procedures.

The facility must inform the child's parent or guardian of the facility's policies, including 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 shall make copies of these policies available on request.

Notes

S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:08:09

34 SDR 200, effective 1/30/2008; 47 SDR 024, effective 9/10/2020

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16(2).

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16(2).