Labor Commission, Industrial Accidents

Rule R612-10

HIV, Hepatitis B and C Testing and Reporting for Emergency Medical Services Providers

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 34219
Filed: 11/04/2010 12:35:29 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:

Section 78B-8-404 of the Utah Code allows the Labor Commission to promulgate this rule to establish the means by which Emergency Medical Services Providers can report a significant exposure to the blood or body fluids of another person and be tested for HIV, Hepatitis B and C.

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

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

Emergency Medical Services providers frequently deal with the conditions addressed in the rule, including exposure to and the contracting of diseases. 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:

• Ron Dressler at the above address, by phone at 801-530-6841, by FAX at 801-530-6804, or by Internet E-mail at rdressler@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Sherrie Hayashi, Commissioner

Effective:

11/04/2010