44:74:02:04.  Multistate registry verification required. A facility shall seek information from every state registry that the facility has reason to believe has information on the individual before allowing the individual to work as a nurse aide. A nurse aide shall apply for endorsement through the South Dakota Board of Nursing within 30 days of employment. A facility may not employ a nurse aide for more than 60 days unless the aide provides proof the endorsement has been requested.

          Source: 21 SDR 118, effective January 2, 1995; transferred from § 44:04:18:04, 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015.

          General Authority: SDCL 34-12-29.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-29.