<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.s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0 { 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.s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000000 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000001 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77af000002 { color: black; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000003 { color: black; background: white; font-family: Times; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000004 { 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="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=44:73:12:41"><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000000">44:73:12:41</span></a><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000001">.  Staff call system.</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">A facility shall provide a</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> staff call system for resident use to summon assistance from staff. The system </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> be capable of being easily activated by the resident and </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> register both visually and audibly at the staff station</span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">.</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> In </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">a </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">multicorridor nursing unit, additional visible signals must be installed at </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">each </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">corridor intersection. The system </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> be utilized and maintained </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">in a way that</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> ensure</span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">s</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">the system</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> is a consistent and effective means for a resident to alert staff of the need for assistance. </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">A</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> call station convenient for resident use </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> be provided at each bed, resident toilet, </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">and </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">bathing or shower facility used by the resident. </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">A s</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">taff call system </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">that</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> provide</span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">s</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> two-way voice communication </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> be equipped with an indicating light at each calling station </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">and the indicating light must remain</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> lighted as long as the voice circuit is operating. The call system </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> also meet at least one of the following requirements:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77af000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">    (1)  The call system utiliz</span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">es</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> fixed call stations that are convenient for resident use and activated by a pull cord or other approved device. The fixed system </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> actuate a visual signal at the resident room door, and in the clean workroom, soiled workroom, and nourishment station of the nursing unit. In </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">a </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">multicorridor nursing unit, additional visible signals </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> be installed at </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">each </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">corridor intersection</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">. </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000003">For the purpose of this subdivision, the term "nursing unit" means a unit that is limited to one floor of a health care facility and has all resident room entrances and exits within sight or control of nursing personnel</span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77af000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">    (2)  The call system utiliz</span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">es</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> wireless devices that are convenient for resident use and activated by a pull cord or other approved device. The wireless system </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> actuate a visual and audible signal at the staff station and on pocket paging devices carried by all direct care staff. Wireless devices </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> be fully supervised, capable of alarm reset at the source, and transmit low battery alert. Wireless devices </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> utilize batteries that are readily available; or</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77af000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">    (3)  </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">For any other</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> call system</span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">,</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">the system must be</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> submitted for review and approved by the department.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77af000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">    A call station or device is not required in the resident room of a cognitively impaired resident</span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">,</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> if a nursing assessment determines the resident would not benefit from the availability</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> of a call station or device</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">. </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">The staff call system must include</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> a method for staff to summon assistance if needed.</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000003">For the purpose of this section, the term "cognitively impaired" means a deficiency that results in a diminished ability to solve problems, to exercise good judgement in the context of a value system, to remember, and to be aware of and respond to a safety hazard</span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000003">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77af000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">    </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000001">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 4 SDR 14, effective September 14, 1977; 6 SDR 93, effective July 1, 1980; 14 SDR 81, effective December 10, 1987; 22 SDR 70, effective November 19, 1995; transferred from § </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=44:04:13:44"><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000004">44:04:13:44</span></a><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">, 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015</span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">; 51 SDR 53, effective November 11, 2024</span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">    </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000001">General Authority:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-12-13"><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000004">34-12-13</span></a><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">    </span><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000001">Law Implemented:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-12-13"><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0-000004">34-12-13</span></a><span class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afC0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77afP0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="s9a0c1968-96bb-4199-9bbc-69f4e73c77af000002"> </span></p></div></body></html>