South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:79 - Inpatient hospice facilities
Chapter 44:79:02 - Physical environment
Section 44:79:02:11 - Area requirements for currently licensed patient rooms

Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 44:79:02:11
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024

Each currently licensed hospice patient room shall have at least 120 square feet (11.15 square meters) of floor space per bed, exclusive of closets and wardrobes. Each hospice shall have 10 square feet (0.93 square meters) of general storage for each bed. A total of 40 square feet (3.72 square meters) of dining and lounge area for each patient shall be provided in a facility. Each hospice shall be constructed, equipped, and operated to maintain the privacy, comfort, and dignity of all patients.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(1) and (3).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(1) and (3).

Area requirements for new construction or renovations, § 44:79:10:08(2).

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