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policy requirements. The facility must develop written policies that address: (1) Intake; (2) Treatment; (3) Discharge; (4) Discipline; (5) Confidentiality; (6) Reporting suspected child abuse and neglect within the facility; (7) Emergency safety interventions; (8) Health care of children; and (9) Emergency and safety procedures. The facility must inform the child's parent or guardian of the facility's policies, including the individuals or agencies to whom required reports must be made. The child's parent or guardian must sign and date a statement that lists the specific policies covered as verification that the facility provided the required information. The facility must make copies of these policies available on request.

Source: 34 SDR 200, effective January 30, 2008; 47 SDR 24, effective September 10, 2020.