South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:69 - Birth centers
Chapter 44:69:06 - Practitioner staff requirements
Section 44:69:06:01 - Medical orders in birth centers

For each birth center with three or more beds, all medical orders shall be in writing and signed by a physician or certified nurse midwife. Telephone orders may be taken only when there is an urgent need to initiate or change a medical order. The physician or certified nurse midwife shall authenticate all verbal and telephone order with a date, time, and signature on the next visit to the birth center. Each client's physician or certified nurse midwife is responsible for documenting electronic or written orders and progress notes on each client's medical record.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-62(4) and (9).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-62(4) and (9).