ARSD 46:17:05:02. Physician services

The ICF/IID shall ensure the availability of physician services 24 hours a day. The ICF/IID shall provide or obtain preventive and general medical care as well as annual physical examinations of each person supported that, at a minimum, include the following: (1) Evaluation of vision and hearing; (2) Immunizations; and (3) Tuberculosis control. The ICF/IID may utilize physician assistants and certified nurse practitioners to provide physician services. The physician, physician's assistant, or certified nurse practitioner must participate in the establishment of each newly-admitted person's ISP. A physician must participate as part of the interdisciplinary team process, either in person or through a written report to the interdisciplinary team. The physician, physician's assistant, or certified nurse practitioner must develop a medical care plan of treatment if the person requires 24-hour licensed nursing care.