South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 20 - PUBLIC SAFETY
Article 20:86 - CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIVES
Chapter 20:86:02 - Licensing
Section 20:86:02:10 - Actions which may warrant sanctions

(1) Engaging in conduct outside the scope of certified professional midwifery practice including any conduct or practice contrary to recognized standard of ethics of the certified professional midwifery profession or any conduct or practice that may constitute a danger to the health or safety of a patient or the public or any conduct, practice, or condition that may impair a certified professional midwife's ability to safely and skillfully practice professional midwifery;

(2) Failure to maintain current knowledge of statutes, rules, and regulations regarding the practice of professional midwifery;

(3) Failure to cooperate with and respond in writing within 15 days after personal receipt of any board inquiry or investigation;

(4) Failure to maintain proper patient records on each patient. Patient records must be clear and legible and include:

(5) Failure to properly train and supervise staff engaged in patient care;

(6) Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. A copy of the record of conviction certified to by the clerk of the court entering the conviction is conclusive evidence of the conviction;

(7) Fraud, misrepresentation, or deception include the following:

(8) Habitual intemperance in the use of intoxicants or controlled substances to such an extent as to incapacitate the person from the performance of professional duties;

(9) Exercising influence on the patient or client for the purpose of financial gain of the licensee or a third party;

(10) Improperly interfering with an investigation or inspection authorized by statute or under the provisions of Article 20:86 or with any disciplinary proceeding;

(11) Repeated violations of this chapter; or

(12) Receiving three or more negative peer reviews within any twelve-month period.