South Dakota Skilled Nursing Agency Policy Manual

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The South Dakota Skilled Nursing Agency Policy Manual provides a comprehensive operational framework for agencies delivering skilled nursing services to individuals with acute, chronic, or complex medical needs across South Dakota. This manual aligns with the regulations established by the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) and the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS), and complies with Medicaid guidelines and Medicare Conditions of Participation (42 CFR Part 484) for home health and skilled nursing care. The manual includes policies and procedures governing agency licensure and certification, patient eligibility and referral processes, comprehensive nursing assessments, individualized care planning, wound care, medication administration, chronic disease management, post-surgical care, infection control, coordination with other healthcare providers, staff licensure and training, patient rights and protections, emergency preparedness, incident reporting, documentation and billing, and quality assurance. It supports the delivery of medically necessary, evidence-based, and patient-centered care in home and community settings. This manual serves as a foundational resource for skilled nursing providers in South Dakota, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compliant services that promote health stabilization, recovery, and improved quality of life for individuals receiving skilled nursing care.