44:68:02:04Level VI hospital designation application.

Level VI is limited to hospitals licensed pursuant to § 44:04:01:02. Any hospital seeking designation as a Level VI hospital shall submit an application to the department indicating the following: (1) The type of healthcare services provided at the facility; (2) That 24/7 registered nurse supervision is available, except for facilities with swing beds; and (3) Transfer protocols are in place for trauma patients.

Source: 35 SDR 304, effective June 29, 2009.