<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.sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0 { margin-top: 0; line-height: 12.0pt; 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; } span.sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0-000000 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0-000001 { color: black; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776000002 { color: black; background: white; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0-000003 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } span.sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C2 { color: #0000FF; background: white; font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: underline; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; margin: 0; padding: 0; } </style></head><body><div><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">    </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Rules?Rule=44:75:02:18"><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0-000000">44:75:02:18</span></a><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0-000001">.  Occupant protection.</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0"> Each facility </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0"> be constructed, arranged, equipped, maintained, and operated to avoid injury or danger to the occupants. The extent and complexity of occupant protection precautions is determined by the services offered and the physical needs of the patients admitted to the facility. The facility shall:</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">    (1)  Develop and implement a written and scheduled preventive maintenance program;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">    (2)  Provide securely constructed and conveniently located grab bars in all toilet rooms and bathing areas used by patients;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">    (3)  Provide a call system for each patient bed and in all toilet rooms and bathing facilities routinely used by patients. The call system </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0"> be capable of being easily activated by the patient and </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0"> register at a nurses station serving the unit. A wireless call system may be used;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">    (4)  Provide grounded or double-insulated electrical equipment or protect the equipment with ground fault circuit interrupters. Ground fault circuit interrupters </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">must</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0"> be provided in wet areas and for outlets within six feet of sinks;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">    (5)  </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">Prohibit the use of a</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0"> portable space heater, portable halogen lamp</span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">,</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0"> household-type electric blanket, or household-type heating pad in </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">the</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0"> facility;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">    (6)  </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">Ensure that a</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">ny light fixture located over a patient bed, bathing or treatment area, clean supply storage room, clean </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">laundry and </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">linen storage area, or medication set-up area be equipped with a lens cover or a shatterproof lamp;</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">    (7)  </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">Ensure that a</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">ny clothes dryer have a galvanized metal </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">transition duct</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0"> for exhaust</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0"> or flexible transition duct listed and labeled in accordance with UL 218A</span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">; and</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">    (8)  </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">Ensure that t</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">he storage and transfilling of oxygen cylinders or containers meet the requirements of the NFPA 99 Health Care </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">Facilities</span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">, 2012 Edition</span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">, chapter 11</span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">    </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0-000001">Source:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0"> 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015</span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">; 50 SDR 62, effective November 27, 2023</span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">    </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0-000001">General Authority:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-12-13"><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0-000003">34-12-13</span></a><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">(1)(3).</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">    </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0-000001">Law Implemented:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0"> SDCL </span><a href="https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes?Statute=34-12-13"><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0-000003">34-12-13</span></a><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776000002"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">    </span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0-000001">Reference:</span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0"> NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities, 2012 edition, National Fire Protection Association. Copies may be obtained </span><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">at </span><a href="https://www.nfpa.org/for-professionals/codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards?l=776"><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C2">https://nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards/All-Codes-and-Standards/List-of-Codes-and-Standards</span></a><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">. Cost: $</span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">111</span><span class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776C0">.00.</span></p><p dir="ltr" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776P0"><span xml:space="preserve" class="sef41aa11-207d-4580-a850-1cb40e62d776000002"> </span></p></div></body></html>