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34-12-13. Rules to protect patients' health and safety.

The State Department of Health may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, which are necessary to protect the health and safety of patients cared for in licensed health care facilities. The regulations may be in regard to the following areas:

(1)    Sanitary and safe conditions of the premises;

(2)    Cleanliness of operation;

(3)    Fire safety and construction;

(4)    Physical equipment found necessary and in the public interest;

(5)    Management and administration;

(6)    Physician's services;

(7)    Nursing and related care;

(8)    Dietetic services;

(9)    Medication control;

(10)    Records;

(11)    Diagnostic services;

(12)    Hospital complementary services;

(13)    Long-term care diversionary services;

(14)    Patient safety and health;

(15)    Residents' rights in nursing homes and assisted living centers.

Source: SL 1945, ch 108, § 6; SL 1953, ch 123, § 6; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.1206; SL 1980, ch 238, § 22; SL 1986, ch 278, § 8; SL 1991, ch 270, § 1; SL 1991, ch 272, § 2.

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