ARSD 44:80:08:06. Disposition of records on closure of facility or transfer of ownership

If a facility ceases operation, the facility shall provide for safe storage and prompt retrieval of any resident indexes specified in § 44:80:08:05. The facility may arrange storage of these records with another health care facility of the same licensure classification or arrange storage of remaining records with a third party vendor who undertakes such a storage activity. At least 30 days before closure, the facility shall notify the department in writing indicating the provisions for the safe preservation of records and their location and publish in a local newspaper the location and disposition arrangements of the records. If ownership of the facility is transferred, the new owner shall maintain the records as if there was not a change in ownership.