S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:01:01

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 159, June 17, 2024

Section 20:48:01:01 - Definitions

Terms defined in SDCL chapter 36-9 have the same meaning when used in this article. In addition, terms used in this article mean:

(1) "Assignment," the transfer of responsibility and accountability for nursing activities from one licensed nurse to another person;

(2) "Client," a consumer of nursing care;

(3) "Clinical enrichment program," any program designed to provide supervised clinical experience based on the nursing process and offered by an employing institution or agency to nursing students outside a formal educational program;

(4) "Complex nursing situation," a situation in which the client's clinical and behavioral state is not predictable and rapid change in that state is reasonably anticipated;

(5) "Conservative sharp wound debridement," a procedure using a sharp instrument to remove necrotic tissue above the level of viable tissue that is not expected to cause significant blood loss;

(6) "Controlling institution," an educational institution or general hospital under whose auspices a school is organized and operated;

(7) "Deep sedation," a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which a patient cannot be easily aroused, interventions may be required to maintain a patent airway or spontaneous ventilation;

(8) "Delegation," transferring to a trained individual the authority to perform a specific nursing task in a specific situation;

(9) "Direct supervision," supervision given by a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or authorized health care provider approved by the board, who is physically present in the immediate area where the client is being provided nursing service;

(10) "Equivalent" or "equivalency," the completion, in a school that is not approved by the board or in a school of another kind, of a program that is substantially equal to the preparation received in a board-approved program;

(11) "General anesthesia," a drug-induced loss of consciousness during which a patient is not arousable, interventions are required to maintain a patent airway;

(12) "Licensee," a person who holds a license issued by the board or privilege to practice as either a registered or licensed practical nurse, certified registered nurse anesthetist, or clinical nurse specialist;

(13) "Minimal supervision," supervision given by a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, licensed physician, or authorized health care provider approved by the board, who is physically on the premises where the client is being cared for or readily available by electronic communication;

(14) "Moderate Sedation," a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which a patient is capable of responding to verbal commands, interventions to maintain a patent airway or spontaneous ventilation are not anticipated;

(15) "Nursing assistant," a person trained to assist the licensed nurse and function in a supportive role, regardless of title, to whom a nursing task may be delegated;

(16) "Registrant," a person who is registered by the board as an unlicensed nursing assistant under chapter 20:48:16;

(17) "School," a school that conducts a course of study for the preparation of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified registered nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, or certified nurse practitioners;

(18) "Stable nursing situation," a situation in which the client's clinical and behavioral state is known and predictable and no rapid change in that state is reasonably anticipated;

(19) "Titrate," continuously assessing, measuring, and adjusting the dosage of medication.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:48:01:01

SL 1975, ch 16; 44 SDR 81, effective 11/6/2017; 45 SDR 009, effective 7/30/2018; 49 SDR 051, effective 11/27/2022; 50 SDR 069, effective 12/10/2023

General Authority: SDCL 36-9-21, 36-9A-41.

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-9-21, 36-9A-21.1.