The department shall establish the capacity of each facility pursuant to the physical plant and space provisions of this article. The patient census may not exceed the capacity for which the facility is designed. A request by the facility for an adjustment in capacity because of change of purpose or construction shall be approved by the department before any changes are made.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:76:01:04
General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-7, 34-12-13.