On March 23, 2020, Governor Noem issued Executive Order 2020-07 which recognizes the licenses of medical professionals licensed in another state in accordance with the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Medical professionals licensed in an EMAC member state have the authority to practice in South Dakota based on their license in that EMAC member state.

• There is a specific process for requesting assistance through EMAC using South Dakota Emergency Management.
• A health system or facility can reach out to South Dakota Emergency Management to request out-of-state assistance and to verify if anything is required prior to employing or utilizing medical professionals with out of state licenses.
• The SD Emergency Management phone number is 605.773.3231
• To reach via email: https://dps.sd.gov/contact/people?agency=11&contactName=

• Any facility utilizing the services of a medical professional licensed in another state should verify that professional's licensure status.