Health, Health Systems Improvement, Licensing

Rule R432-12

Small Health Care Facility (Four to Sixteen Beds) Construction Rule

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 33198
Filed: 11/24/2009 12:59:59 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Title 26, Chapter 21, of the Health Facility Licensure and Inspection Act authorizes the Utah Department of Health to promulgate rules for the licensing of health care facilities. This rule promotes the health and safety of individuals receiving services in general hospitals, specialty facilities, inpatient hospices, birthing centers, abortion clinics, and small health care facilities by establishing basic construction standards for the common use of these facilities.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

There have been no written comments from any party regarding this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule continues to be required by Title 26, Chapter 21, of the Health Facility Licensure and Inspection Act. The Department agrees with the need to continue the rule.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Joel Hoffman at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6279, by FAX at 801-538-6024, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]
• Carmen Richins at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9087, by FAX at 801-538-6024, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

Effective:

11/24/2009

Authorized by:

David Sundwall, Executive Director