South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:67 - Abortion facilities
Chapter 44:67:04 - Facility and related care services
Section 44:67:04:05 - Clinic policies and procedures
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
Each abortion facility shall establish and maintain policies, procedures, and practices to govern care, and related medical or other services necessary to meet the patient's needs. The nursing service of an abortion clinic shall provide safe and effective care through the ongoing assessment and monitoring for each patient, including medical, physical, mental, and emotional needs. The abortion facility shall establish and implement procedures for assessment and management of symptoms including pain.
Policies and procedures must include:
(1) Patient eligibility criteria;
(2) Physician competency criteria;
(3) Patient education and informed consent;
(4) Clinic operational functions;
(5) Patient care, including criteria for monitoring and assessment during recovery; care during the recovery phase; and criteria for discharge;
(6) Patient rights policies; and
(7) Emergency and disaster plans.
General Authority: SDCL 34-23A-51.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-23A-51(3),(10),(11).
