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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