36-2A-6. Application to program--Admission evaluation.
An applicant that meets admission criteria shall be allowed access to the program by self-referral, board referral, or referral from another person or agency. Program personnel shall advise the applicant of the program requirements and the implications of noncompliance and shall secure an agreement with the applicant that includes participation components before the applicant enters the program. An applicant who refuses to cooperate with the program admission process may be reported to the applicable board.
Source: SL 1996, ch 227, §6; SL 2013, ch 171, §6; SL 2021, ch 170, § 7.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 36 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 02A - Health Professionals Assistance Program
Section 36-2A-1 - Definitions.
Section 36-2A-1.1 - Health professional assistance program--Relation to sanctions.
Section 36-2A-2 - Health professional assistance program--Standards.
Section 36-2A-6 - Application to program--Admission evaluation.
Section 36-2A-7 - Eligibility.
Section 36-2A-8 - Denial of admission.
Section 36-2A-9 - Participation components.
Section 36-2A-12 - Confidentiality of participants' records.
Section 36-2A-13 - Immunity for reports and actions related to duties.
Section 36-2A-14 - Promulgation of rules.
Section 36-2A-16 - Physician wellness program defined.
Section 36-2A-17 - Physician wellness program--Confidentiality--Exemption.
Section 36-2A-18 - Physician wellness program--Statewide association.
Section 36-2A-19 - Physician wellness program--Civil liability.