South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 46 - Department of Human Services
Article 46:11 - Developmental disabilities
Chapter 46:11:07 - Health care services
Section 46:11:07:08 - Medication administration proficiency level - Requirements Documentation

An employee of a provider of direct HCB services must demonstrate proficiency in medication administration before administering medication or assisting with self-administration of medication to participants.

The required level of proficiency in medication administration is obtaining a score of at least 90 percent through a written examination, prepared by the provider of direct HCB services, and demonstrating clinical proficiency on a performance checklist. The written examination shall address the areas listed in § 46:11:07:07. The provider of direct HCB services shall maintain documentation of an employee's training and proficiency level in the employee's personnel file.

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(1), 36-9-28(10).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-28(10).