Health, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services, Epidemiology

Rule R386-800

Immunization Coordination

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 33562
Filed: 04/15/2010 02:44:55 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:

This rule is authorized or mandated by state law and implements or interprets Title 26, Chapter 6, of the Utah Communicable Disease Control Act, and Title 26, Chapter 3, of Health Statistics Act. This rule establishes a system to coordinate immunizations among health care providers.

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

No comments received.

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

Rule continuation supports ongoing operation and maintenance of the Utah immunization information system used by clinicians throughout the state for clinical decision support and by schools/day cares/camps throughout the state for compliance with entry requirements - in order to continue to increase Utah's immunization coverage, prevent vaccine-preventable diseases, and improve the health of Utah's citizens.

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:

• Jennifer Brown at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6131, by FAX at 801-538-9913, or by Internet E-mail at jenniferbrown@utah.gov

Effective:

04/15/2010

Authorized by:

David Sundwall, Executive Director