Health, Health Systems Improvement, Licensing

Rule R432-32

Licensing Exemption for Non-Profit Volunteer End-of-Life Care

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 32915
Filed: 08/31/2009 09:48:52 AM

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, is the health code that mandates the licensing of health facilities. Section 26-21-7 code outlines the types of facilities that are exempt from licensing. This rule was written for Subsection 26-21-7(6), which gives that statutory exemptions for the Non-Profit Volunteer End-of-Life facility.

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 comments from any parties 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:

There is one facility in the state which meets the definition of exemption from licensing listed in this rule. There is still a need for this rule to maintain the exemption for this facility. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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 , by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at jhoffman@utah.gov

Effective:

08/31/2009

Authorized by:

David Sundwall, Executive Director