ARSD 44:73:04:07. Admissions of residents

The governing body of the facility shall establish and maintain admission, transfer, and discharge policies, with written evidence to ensure a resident admitted to and retained in the facility receives care within the licensure classification of the facility or its distinct part. A nursing facility may admit and retain residents only on the orders of a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner, and if the nursing facility is able to provide care to the residents safely and effectively.