South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 46 - Department of Human Services
Article 46:11 - Developmental disabilities
Chapter 46:11:06 - Safety, sanitation, and physical facilities standards
Section 46:11:06:01 - Safety and sanitation plan
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
Each provider must have a health, safety, sanitation, and disaster plan approved by the division which ensures the health and safety of the participants. The plan shall include:
(1) Specific procedures for responding to medical emergencies;
(2) Procedures for responding to missing participants;
(3) Procedures for responding to fire and natural disasters, including evacuation plans, training, and regularly scheduled drills;
(4) Procedures to ensure that equipment is properly installed and maintained and that staff and participants operating the equipment are trained;
(5) Procedures to ensure that staff and participants are free from communicable disease and receive follow-up as recommended by the South Dakota Department of Health if diagnosed with any reportable communicable disease pursuant to chapter 44:20;
(6) Procedures to notify the division of any staff diagnosed with a reportable communicable disease once the provider becomes aware of the diagnosis; and
(7) Procedures to ensure sanitation of all settings in which services are provided.
General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(5).
Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-26.
Communicable disease control, chapter 44:20; Critical incident reports Submission to the division, § 46:11:03:02.
