No. 42478 (5-year Review): Rule R525-7. Complaints/Suggestions/Concerns

DAR File No.: 42478
Filed: 01/16/2018 04:14:04 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 adopted under the authority of Section 62A-15-105, with the purpose of explaining the process for patients and their family members to register complaints, suggestions, and concerns.

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 have been received by the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health over the past five years.

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

This rule should be continued to ensure that all complaints/suggestions/concerns from patients and family members are received and reviewed properly. This rule places accountability on the Utah State Hospital to consider and review all issues pertaining to the hospital's functions. Also, there is an opportunity for continued process improvement as issues are reviewed and resolved.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office of Administrative Rules, or at:

Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health, State Hospital
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Thomas Dunford at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4181, by FAX at 801-538-4696, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

01/16/2018

Authorized by:

Doug Thomas, Director

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