South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:69 - Birth centers
Chapter 44:69:02 - Physical environment and fire safety
Section 44:69:02:07 - Infection control

Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 44:69:02:07
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024

The infection control program shall utilize the concept of standard precautions as the basis for infection control pursuant to chapter 44:20:04. The birth center shall have written procedures that govern the use of aseptic techniques and procedures in all areas of the birth center. Each birth center shall develop policies and procedures for the handling and storage of potentially hazardous substances (including lab specimens).

A birth center with three or more beds shall designate an employee to be responsible for the implementation of the infection control program including surveillance and reporting activities.

Each birth center shall provide an organized infection control program for preventing, investigating, and controlling infection.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-62(7).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-62(7).

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