44:69:04:04.  Personnel training. A birth center with three or more beds shall have a formal orientation program and an ongoing education program for all personnel. Ongoing education programs shall cover the required subjects annually. These programs shall include the following subjects:

          (1)  Fire prevention and response;

          (2)  Emergency procedures and preparedness;

          (3)  Infection control and prevention;

          (4)  Accident prevention and safety procedures;

          (5)  Client rights;

          (6)  Confidentiality of client information;

          (7)  Incidents and diseases subject to mandatory reporting and the birth center's reporting mechanisms;

          (8)  Care of clients with unique needs; and

          (9)  Clinic policies and procedures.

          Source: 38 SDR 115, effective January 9, 2012.

          General Authority: SDCL 34-12-62(2) and (9).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-62(2) and (9).