S.D. Admin. R. 44:80:07:04
Medications brought from home may be used once approved by the Medicare certified hospice agency and ordered by the residents attending physician and, if prior to administration, is identified as the prescribed drug. Medications prescribed for one resident may not be administered to another. Residents may not keep medications on their person or in their room without approval from the residents Medicare certified hospice agency allowing self-administration. Written authorization by the residents physician shall be secured for the release of any medication to a resident upon discharge, transfer, or temporary leave from the facility. The release of medication shall be documented in the residents medical or care record provided by the Medicare certified hospice agency, indicating quantity, drug name, and strength. The facility shall maintain records provided by the Medicare certified hospice agency that account for all medications and drugs from their receipt through administration or destruction.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:80:07:04
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(9).
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(9).