Rules to protect patients' health and safety

The State Department of Health may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26 , which are necessary to protect the health and safety of patients cared for in licensed health care facilities. The regulations may be in regard to the following areas: (1) Sanitary and safe conditions of the premises; (2) Cleanliness of operation; (3) Fire safety and construction; (4) Physical equipment found necessary and in the public interest; (5) Management and administration; (6) Physician's services; (7) Nursing and related care; (8) Dietetic services; (9) Medication control; (10) Records; (11) Diagnostic services; (12) Hospital complementary services; (13) Long - term care diversionary services; (14) Patient safety and health; (15) Residents' rights in nursing homes and assisted living centers. Source: SL 1945, ch 108 , § 6; SL 1953, ch 123 , § 6; SDC Supp 1960, § 27.1206; SL 1980, ch 238 , § 22; SL 1986, ch 278 , § 8; SL 1991, ch 270 , § 1; SL 1991, ch 272 , § 2.