South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:76 - Ambulatory surgery center facilities
Chapter 44:76:13 - Patients' rights
Section 44:76:13:06 - Privacy and confidentiality

A facility shall provide for privacy and confidentiality for the patient, including the patient's accommodations, medical treatment, written and telephone communications, personal care, visits, and meetings of family and patient groups.

To approve or refuse the release of personal and medical records to any individual outside the facility, except when the patient is transferred to another health care facility or when the release of the record is required by law. With the patient's permission, a facility shall allow the state ombudsman or a representative of the ombudsman access to the patient's medical records.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.

Written policies and confidentiality of records, § 44:76:08:03.