A crematory covered by this chapter must be constructed, arranged, equipped, maintained, and operated to avoid injury or danger to occupants and the public. The crematory authority must provide the physical resources, personnel, and technical expertise necessary to meet at least the following requirements:
(1) Maintain the crematory premises in a sanitary condition at all times;(2) Provide handwashing facilities consisting of hot and cold running water, towel dispenser with single-service towels or hand-drying device, and hand cleanser in all preparation and holding areas. The facilities must be readily accessible to crematory personnel;(3) Provide equipment, flooring, and interior finishes in preparation and holding areas which are impervious to liquids and gases and which can be readily disinfected;(4) Provide outside ventilation by windows or forced-air ventilation so arranged that it is not offensive to the public;(5) Provide access by crematory personnel to a first aid emergency kit and eye wash kit;(6) Provide formal orientation and ongoing education for all crematory personnel in the practice of infection control and prevention;(7) Ensure that crematory personnel follow guidelines for universal precautions for the safe handling of human remains and pathological waste in accordance with the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control, U.S. Public Health Service, as published in "Recommendations for Prevention of HIV Transmission in Health-Care Settings," August 21, 1987, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recommendations for Prevention of HIV Transmission in Health-Care Settings. MMWR 1987:36 (Supp. No. 2S); #5S-18S; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Update: Universal Precautions for Prevention of Transmission of HIV, HBV, and Other Bloodborne Pathogens in Health-Care Settings." MMWR 1988:37; 377-382, 387-8; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B Virus to Patients During Exposure-Prone Invasive Procedures. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) 1991:40 (No. RR-8); #1-9; "Update: Universal Precautions for Prevention of Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Other Bloodborne Pathogens in Health-Care Settings," June 24, 1988, and Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens; 29 C.F.R. § 1910.1030 (July 1, 1993); and(8) Ensure that the funeral director has taken all necessary steps to remove any pacemaker, hazardous implants, or other implants powered by batteries from the human remains prior to delivery.S.D. Admin. R. 20:45:05:10
15 SDR 146, effective 4/2/1989; transferred from 44:21:01:10, 26 SDR 87, effective 12/9/1999.General Authority: SDCL 34-26A-33.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-26A-3, 34-26A-33.
The amended version of this section by 50 SDR 157, effective 7/2/2024 is not yet available.
"Recommendations for Prevention of HIV Transmission in Health-Care Settings," August 21, 1987, and "Update: Universal Precautions for Prevention of Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Other Bloodborne Pathogens in Health-Care Settings," June 24, 1988, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, Centers for Disease Control, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. HHS Publication No. (CDC) 87-8017 and (CDC) 88-8017. Copies may be obtained from South Dakota Department of Health, 615 East 4th Street, Pierre, South Dakota 57501. Cost: Free. Copies of the three Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publications below may be obtained from the Massachusetts Medical Society Publications, CSPO, Box 9120, Waltham, MA 92254. Cost is $5 each. 1. "Recommendations for Prevention of HIV Transmission in Health-Care Settings." Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) 1987:36 (Supp. No. 2S); #5S-18S; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. 2. "Update: Universal Precautions for Prevention of Transmission of HIV, HBV, and Other Bloodborne Pathogens in Health-Care Settings." MMWR 1988:37; 377-382, 387-8; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. 3. "Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B Virus to Patients During Exposure-Prone Invasive Procedures." MMWR 1991:40 (No. RR-8); #1-9; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Fire safety standards, § 20:45:05:15.