SDCL § 34-12-13: Rules to protect patients' health and safety.

The State Department of Health may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, which are necessary to protect the health and safety of patients cared for in licensed health care facilities. The regulations may be in regard to the following areas:

(1) Sanitary and safe conditions of the premises;

(2) Cleanliness of operation;

(3) Fire safety and construction;

(4) Physical equipment found necessary and in the public interest;

(5) Management and administration;

(6) Physician's services;

(7) Nursing and related care;

(8) Dietetic services;

(9) Medication control;

(10) Records;

(11) Diagnostic services;

(12) Hospital complementary services;

(13) Long-term care diversionary services;

(14) Patient safety and health;

(15) Residents' rights in nursing homes and assisted living centers.