§ 34-12-1.1 Definition of terms
§ 34-12-2 License required to operate institution
§ 34-12-2.1 Unlicensed institutions ineligible for state or federal funds
§ 34-12-3 Licensed child welfare agencies exempt from chapter
§ 34-12-4 Lodging establishments exempt from chapter
§ 34-12-5 Application for license–Contents–Issuance of license–Denial–Contesting the denial
§ 34-12-6 Amount of license fee–Disposition
§ 34-12-7 Department of Health authorized to issue licenses–Promulgation of rules
§ 34-12-8 Provisional licenses–Circumstances under which issued
§ 34-12-8.1 Probationary licenses–Circumstances under which issued–Issuance of regular license after inspection–Certain new admissions prohibited during probation
§ 34-12-9 License not transferable
§ 34-12-11.1 Disclosure of public reimbursement rates required of nursing homes and related institutions
§ 34-12-11.2 Visitation of patients and residents–Required post
§ 34-12-12 Lodging and food service laws not applicable to licensees
§ 34-12-13 Rules to protect patients’ health and safety
§ 34-12-14 Application of regulations and standards to Christian Science institution
§ 34-12-15 Inmate records and statistics required of institutions–Copy to patient and certain other persons on request–Reproduction cost–No liability for compliance–Section not applicable to chemical dependency treatment facilities
§ 34-12-15.1 Handling of residents’ funds by nursing homes–Definition of terms
§ 34-12-15.2 Residents’ funds kept separate–Free from facility’s liabilities
§ 34-12-15.3 Deposit in bank of residents’ funds not kept at nursing facility–Public facility to deposit with state treasurer
§ 34-12-15.5 Surety bond required of nursing facilities handling large amounts of residents’ funds–Amount of bond
§ 34-12-15.6 Records required on residents’ funds–Form–Receipts kept
§ 34-12-15.7 Records of residents’ funds available for audit
§ 34-12-15.8 Noncompliance as ground for revocation of administrator’s license
§ 34-12-15.9 Surrender of funds on discharge of resident–Time allowed
§ 34-12-15.10 Escheat of unclaimed funds of deceased resident–Notice and transfer to state
§ 34-12-16 Inspection of licensed health care facilities–Exception–Refusal to allow inspection–Revocation proceedings
§ 34-12-17 Information received by department confidential–Disclosure
§ 34-12-18 Unlicensed operation as misdemeanor
§ 34-12-19 Grounds for suspension or revocation of license
§ 34-12-20 Procedure for suspension or revocation of license
§ 34-12-21 New license issued after suspension or revocation
§ 34-12-22 Appeal from department
§ 34-12-29 Promulgation of rules regarding nurse aide registration
§ 34-12-30 Notice from nursing facility required when resident’s trust account approaches resource limit in medical assistance program
§ 34-12-31 No charge against resident funds for services paid under medical assistance program
§ 34-12-32 Residential services for elderly or disabled persons–Registration–Forms and procedures–Violation as misdemeanor
§ 34-12-33 Inspection of elderly or disabled person residential care facility–Authorization–Scope of inspection
§ 34-12-34 Failure to register–Notice–Closure
§ 34-12-35.4 Number of beds in nursing facility
§ 34-12-35.5 Access critical nursing facilities
§ 34-12-35.6 Redistribution of existing nursing facility beds
§ 34-12-35.7 Annual consideration of need for additional nursing facility beds or new nursing facilities
§ 34-12-35.8 Proposals to address identified need for additional nursing facility beds or new nursing facilities–Promulgation of rules
§ 34-12-35.9 Authorization to increase number of nursing facility beds
§ 34-12-35.10 Nursing facility beds at Michael J. Fitzmaurice Veterans Home
§ 34-12-35.11 Annual report to legislative committees on need for additional nursing facility beds or nursing facilities
§ 34-12-35.12 Regional nursing facility–Designation
§ 34-12-37 Limit on the number of assisted living center beds which may be changed to nursing facility beds in certain nursing facilities
§ 34-12-38 Interest of Department of Social Services in funds of deceased resident receiving medical assistance
§ 34-12-39.2 New nursing facilities–Limitations–Requirements
§ 34-12-39.4 New nursing facility as part of existing facility
§ 34-12-39.5 Authorization to construct new nursing facility
§ 34-12-39.6 Closure of existing nursing facility–Availability of authorized beds
§ 34-12-39.7 Authorization to construct new nursing facility in Moody County
§ 34-12-39.8 Authorization to construct new nursing facility in Lyman County
§ 34-12-40 Continuing care agreement defined
§ 34-12-41 Entrance fee defined
§ 34-12-42 Continuing care retirement community defined
§ 34-12-43 Agreements–Exemptions–Insurance
§ 34-12-44 Information to be provided
§ 34-12-45 Escrow of fees
§ 34-12-46 Construction–Fees
§ 34-12-47 Notification of escrow accounts
§ 34-12-50 Court order for medical treatment of disabled adult under treatment by spiritual means
§ 34-12-51 Immunity from liability for reporting abuse, exploitation, or neglect of elder or adult with a disability
§ 34-12-52 Definition of terms related to trauma care system
§ 34-12-53 Trauma care system and statewide trauma registry
§ 34-12-54 Promulgation of rules regarding trauma care system
§ 34-12-55 Each facility to meet requirements of one of designated levels of trauma hospital
§ 34-12-56 Nursing facility construction on American Indian reservations
§ 34-12-56.2 Nursing facility on Cheyenne River Indian Reservation
§ 34-12-57 Services of licensed birth center
§ 34-12-58 Location of birth center
§ 34-12-59 License required to operate birth center
§ 34-12-60 Facilities exempt from birth center license requirements
§ 34-12-61 Application for birth center license
§ 34-12-62 Promulgation of rules for birth centers
§ 34-12-63 Risk assessment system for birth centers
§ 34-12-64 Certain medical foster homes for veterans exempt from chapter
§ 34-12-65 Freestanding emergency medical care facility certified as hospital department exempt from licensing provisions
§ 34-12-66 Mammogram reports required to include information on breast density
§ 34-12-67 Assisted living facility–Resident–Visitation rights
§ 34-12-68 Visitation policies and procedures–Limitations and restrictions–Notice–Review
§ 34-12-69 Guidance documents–Visitation–Posting requirement
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 34 > Chapter 12 - Regulation of Hospitals and Related Institutions

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Children: includes children by birth and by adoption. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Escheat: Reversion of real or personal property to the state when 1) a person dies without leaving a will and has no heirs, or 2) when the property (such as a bank account) has been inactive for a certain period of time. Source: OCC
  • Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Trust account: A general term that covers all types of accounts in a trust department, such as estates, guardianships, and agencies. Source: OCC
  • written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2