DAR File No. 40455

Human Services, Administration

Rule R495-876

Provider Code of Conduct

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 40455
Filed: 05/31/2016 11:45:46 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:

Section 62A-1-111 authorizes the Department of Human Services (DHS) to adopt rules necessary for the provision of social services and gives authority to create a code of conduct for providers. This rule clarifies the expectation of conduct for DHS employees, their employees, and volunteers who interact with DHS clients, staff, and the public.

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 were 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:

Providers shall not abuse, neglect, exploit, or maltreat clients in any way, whether through acts or omissions or by failing to deter others for acting. This rule clarifies the provider code of conduct and protects DHS clients from abuse, neglect, maltreatment, and exploitation. 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:

Human Services
Administration
Room DHS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MULTI STATE OFFICE BUILDING
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Julene Robbins at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4521, by FAX at 801-538-3942, or by Internet E-mail at jhjonesrobbins@utah.gov

Effective:

05/31/2016

Authorized by:

Ann Williamson, Executive Director