In § 34-9-1 , the term "hospital" may be construed to include a nursing facility or a home for the aged. Source: SDC 1939, § 45.0202 (2) as added by SL 1959, ch 265 ; SL 1964, ch 140 ; SL 1968, ch 180 .
Types of institutions covered
SDCL § 34-9-2, under MUNICIPAL HOSPITALS.
SDCL § 34-9-2