No. 32246: R432-3. General Health Care Facility Rules Inspection and Enforcement

DAR File No.: 32246
Filed: 12/24/2008, 11:32
Received by: NL

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 delineates the role and responsibility of the Department in the enforcement of rules and regulations pertaining to health care facilities and agencies regulated by Title 26, Chapter 21; and provides guidelines and criteria to ensure that sanctions are applied consistently and appropriately.

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 from the public.

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's Health Facility Committee authorized continuation of this rule on 02/20/2008. 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:

Health
Health Systems Improvement, Licensing
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Tracy Freeman or Wanda Patterson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6571 or 435-251-8893, by FAX at 801-538-6163 or 435-251-8896, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail] or [e-mail]

Authorized by:

David N. Sundwall, Executive Director