Section 27A-15-3 - Separation of minors from adult patients. - South Dakota Statutes

27A-15-3. Separation of minors from adult patients. No minor, whether admitted by a parent or involuntarily committed, may be placed with adult patients if the inpatient psychiatric facility maintains a separate unit for minors. A minor may be admitted or committed to a facility which does not maintain a separate unit for minors only for acute treatment and evaluation and only for a period not to exceed seven working days. The facility shall provide separate sleeping quarters and separate day areas in which adult patients are not permitted. The facility shall provide a separate evaluation program of which specific guidelines are approved by the Department of Health.

Source: SL 1991, ch 220, § 293; SL 1992, ch 194.