ARSD 44:73:01:09. Modifications

The department may approve modifications to the staffing requirements provided in § 44:73:03:02 licensed facilities that are physically combined and jointly operated if: (1) A hospital and nursing facility are co-located and the nursing facility has a licensed bed capacity of sixteen or less or the hospital has an acute care patient daily census of less than five; or (2) A nursing facility and assisted living center are co-located. To obtain a modification, the facility must submit a request in writing and explain how the modification will not jeopardize the health and safety of the patients or residents in either facility.