<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta charset="UTF-8" /><title></title><meta name="Generator" content="PowerTools for Open XML" /><style>span { white-space: pre-wrap; } p.sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; margin-left: 0; margin-right: 0; text-indent: 0.00in; text-align: justify; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 108%; } span.sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000000 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000001 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566000002 { color: black; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000003 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=20:48:17:06"><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000000">20</span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000000">:</span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000000">48</span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000000">:</span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000000">17</span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000000">:</span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000000">06</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000001">.  </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000001">Application and admission to program.</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0"> </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">Applicants for admission to the program shall:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">    (1)  </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">Provide a written application to program personnel containing evidence the applicant holds a nursing license in South Dakota, may apply for a South Dakota nursing license and is eligible for licensure, or is enrolled as a nursing student in an education program located in South Dakota;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">    (2)  </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">Agree to complete an admission interview with program personnel and provide documentation from an approved health care provider of:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">            (A)  </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">The applicant s current condition or diagnosis;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">            (B)  </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">A treatment plan identifying the applicant has a mental health or substance use related issue; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">            (C)  </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">The completion, or confirmed start date, of treatment for substance use or mental health disorder at an approved treatment facility;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">    (3)  </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">Agree to provide written authorization to allow program personnel access to any medical records from health care providers or treatment facilities;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">    (4)  </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">Sign a participation agreement that meets the requirements in § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=20:48:17:07"><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000003">20:48:17:07</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0"> and complete toxicology screening within ten business days of application to the program;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">    (5)  </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">Agree to meet with program personnel on a quarterly basis to review progress and compliance in the program; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">    (6)  </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">Agree to pay costs or fees associated with the program.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">    </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">Program personnel may recommend or refer participants to approved treatment programs or health care providers. An applicant who refuses to cooperate with the admission process may be reported to the board.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">    </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000001">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0"> </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">48 SDR 40, effective October 5, 2021</span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">    </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000001">General Authority:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0"> </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-2A-14"><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000003">36-2A-14</span></a><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">    </span><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000001">Law Implemented:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0"> </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-2A-2"><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000003">36-2A-2</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">, </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-2A-6"><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000003">36-2A-6</span></a><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">, </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=36-2A-7"><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0-000003">36-2A-7</span></a><span class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sed5a88e4-0eb6-46eb-a4fa-7e1ea12c8566000002"> </span></p></div></body></html>