47:03:04:08.  Case management. Case management includes the following:

          (1)  Developing a treatment plan to provide medical services to an injured or disabled employee;

          (2)  Systematically monitoring the treatment rendered and the medical progress of the injured or disabled employee;

          (3)  Ensuring that the injured or disabled employee is following the prescribed treatment plan; and

          (4)  Formulating a plan for return to work when medically and vocationally appropriate for the employee.

          Source: 20 SDR 45, effective October 6, 1993.

          General Authority: SDCL 58-20-24, 62-5-21.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 58-20-24, 62-5-21.