Utah Administrative Code Topic - Health
The Utah Administrative Code (UAC), Title R432, governs the licensing and operational standards for health care facilities and services within the state. Administered by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, this title encompasses a comprehensive set of rules aimed at ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of health care providers.
🏥 Overview of Title R432 – Health and Human Services, Health Care Facility Licensing
Title R432 is structured into various rules that address different aspects of health care facility operations:
R432-1 – General Licensing Provisions: Establishes foundational definitions, licensing requirements, and general provisions applicable to all health care facilities.
R432-2 – General Licensing Provisions: Defines standards that health care facilities and agencies must follow to obtain and maintain a license.(dlbc.utah.gov)
R432-4 – General Construction: Sets construction standards to promote the health and welfare of individuals receiving services.(dlbc.utah.gov)
R432-6 – Assisted Living Facility General Construction: Establishes construction standards specific to assisted living facilities.(dlbc.utah.gov)
R432-100 – General Hospital Standards: Sets standards for the construction and operation of general hospitals, including inpatient, outpatient, and satellite services.(dlbc.utah.gov)
R432-150 – Nursing Care Facility: Details standards for nursing care facilities, including staffing, resident care, and facility operations.
R432-152 – Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: Establishes standards for facilities serving individuals with intellectual disabilities.(adminrules.utah.gov)
R432-200 – Small Health Care Facility (4 to 16 Beds): Provides standards for small health care facilities, including staffing, resident care, and facility operations.(adminrules.utah.gov)
R432-270 – Assisted Living Facilities: Details operational standards for assisted living facilities, including resident care and facility operations.(dlbc.utah.gov)
R432-500 – Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Center Rules: Sets standards for the operation of freestanding ambulatory surgical centers.(law.cornell.edu)
R432-550 – Birthing Centers: Establishes standards for the operation of birthing centers.
R432-600 – Abortion Clinic Rule: Details standards for the operation of abortion clinics.
R432-700 – Home Health Agency Rule: Sets standards for the operation of home health agencies.
R432-750 – Hospice Rule: Establishes standards for the operation of hospice services.
R432-950 – Mammography Quality Assurance: Details standards for mammography services, ensuring quality and compliance.
📄 Accessing the Rules
You can explore the full text of Title R432 and its individual rules through the following resources:
Utah Office of Administrative Rules: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R432-150/Current%20Rules
Cornell Law School – Legal Information Institute: https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/utah/health/title-R432
🔍 Common Topics Covered
Licensing and Operational Standards: Requirements for obtaining and maintaining licenses for various health care facilities.
Construction and Facility Standards: Specifications for the physical construction and maintenance of health care facilities.
Staffing and Training Requirements: Qualifications and training standards for personnel working in health care facilities.
Resident Care and Rights: Guidelines to ensure the safety, dignity, and rights of residents.
Quality Assurance and Compliance: Procedures for monitoring and ensuring compliance with established standards.
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