South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 67 - Department of Social Services
Article 67:62 - Mental Health
Chapter 67:62:02 - Accreditation
Section 67:62:02:18 - Changes requiring notification

An accredited center shall notify the department before a change in the center director, a reduction in services provided by the center, or the impending closure of the center, so that the department may make a determination on continued accreditation.

An accredited center shall give the department thirty days written notice of closure. The center shall provide the department written documentation outlining the manner in which safe storage of financial records will be provided, for at least six years from the date of closure, and safe storage of client case records will be provided, for a minimum of six years from closure, as required by 42 C.F.R. § 2.19, in effect on October 1, 1999.

The department may assist in making arrangements for services for clients by another accredited center, prior to the closing.

General Authority: SDCL 27A-5-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 27A-3-1, 27A-5-1.