South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 20:48 - NURSES
Chapter 20:48:17 - Health professionals assistance program
Section 20:48:17:08 - Program participation
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
Participants must have on file a signed participation agreement developed by program personnel and approved by the evaluation committee. Program personnel may provide a copy of the participation agreement to the participant, the participant's medical provider, or the work site monitor. Program personnel shall provide a copy of the agreement to the board for individuals required under a board of nursing order to participate in the program. The agreement shall outline standard and individualized conditions based on symptoms and a participant's practice setting. Participation agreement's may include, but are not limited to:
(1) Treatment and continuing care;
(2) Return to practice conditions or limitations, such as restrictions on workplace settings, hours or shifts worked, access to medications, training personnel;
(3) Employment status;
(4) Work site monitoring;
(5) Medication use;
(6) Toxicology screening;
(7) Support group participation; or
(8) Filing of reports.
General Authority: SDCL 36-2A-14
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-2A-2, 36-2A-6, 36-2A-9, 36-2A-14.