South Dakota Department of Health

The Board reviewed fiscal year-end financial figures and received an overview of open meeting laws. Significant discussion took place regarding the continuing education reporting process, with the Board deciding to shift to a biennial reporting schedule based on original license issuance dates to improve administrative efficiency. Furthermore, the Board entered an executive session and issued a declaratory ruling that the TTT surgical procedure falls within the scope of podiatric practice as defined by state law.

The public hearing was held to discuss and review proposed rules regarding various chapters of the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy administrative code. Discussions included comments from various pharmacists and industry representatives concerning prescription delivery, storage of patient medications, remote drop site requirements, operational waivers, and recordkeeping. Several modifications were made to the proposed rules based on these comments and feedback from the Legislative Research Council, including language clarifications, adjustments to inspection frequencies, and removal of specific sections due to statutory authority concerns. The board ultimately approved the amended rules packet.

The board discussed concerns regarding a merger vote, reviewed the financial report, and received an update on licensee statistics and staffing changes. Investigative reports were accepted, and continuing education credits were granted for a lactation consultation training course. The board approved the use of cone beam CT by professionally trained chiropractors, authorized attendance for the upcoming District FCLB meeting, reviewed public meeting laws, and ratified several license applications and preceptor requests. The board also coordinated proctoring for upcoming x-ray examinations.

The board convened to finalize draft administrative rule changes and initiate the formal adoption process. Key discussions included the removal of specific facility names from rules to mitigate potential legal concerns, the development of a process for recognizing new facilities, and the adjustment of language concerning instructor qualifications. The board ultimately approved the final draft of the proposed rules with the modifications discussed during the session.

The board met to primarily continue the review and modification of draft administrative rules, incorporating feedback and input provided by licensees. During the open forum, members of the public addressed the board regarding the specific draft rules concerning recognized facilities for the education of massage therapy students. The board also established upcoming meeting dates to further facilitate the rule-drafting process.