South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 46 - Department of Human Services
Article 46:17 - ICF/MR
Chapter 46:17:04 - Service standards
Section 46:17:04:18 - Communication with parents or legal guardians
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
The ICF/IID shall notify the person's parent if the person supported is under 18 years of age or the legal guardian, if any, of any significant incidents or changes in the condition of the person including the following:
(1) Serious illness;
(2) Serious accident;
(3) Death;
(4) Alleged instances of abuse or neglect; or
(5) Unauthorized absence.
An ICF/IID shall have written procedures defining communication between the agency and the parent if the person is under 18 years of age or legal guardian, if any.
General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(4).
Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-8-53 to 27B-8-56, 42 C.F.R. § 483.420 (c)(6) (October 1, 2002).