S.D. Codified Laws § 34-23A-51

Current with legislation signed by the governor on or before 3/6/2024

Section 34-23A-51 - Promulgation of rules-Minimum standards for abortion facilities

The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 for the issuance, renewal, denial, suspension, and revocation of a license to operate an abortion facility. The department shall adopt, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, minimum standards to protect the health and safety of a patient of an abortion facility. The rules shall establish minimum standards regarding:

(1) Facility safety and sanitation;

(2) Qualifications and supervision of professional and nonprofessional personnel;

(3) Emergency equipment and procedures to provide emergency care;

(4) Medical records and reports;

(5) Procedure and recovery rooms;

(6) Infection control;

(7) Medication control;

(8) Quality assurance;

(9) Facility and laboratory equipment requirements, sanitation, testing, and maintenance;

(10) Information on and access to patient follow-up care; and

(11) Patient screening, assessment, and monitoring.

SDCL 34-23A-51

SL 2006, ch 182, §7.