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screening. Each provider must have a policy that addresses criminal background checks, felony convictions, and drug screenings for any new and current employees that provide direct service to participants. The policy must include the following: (1) A description of the system used for background checks; (2) A description of felony conviction checks for new and current employees utilizing the Office of Inspector General; and (3) A description of drug screening pursuant to SDCL 27B-1-19. A copy of the policy must be provided to each employee and any screening results shall be maintained in the employee's file.

Source: 40 SDR 102, effective December 3, 2013; 43 SDR 9, effective August 2, 2016.