No. 27681: R432-14. Birthing Center Construction Rule

DAR File No.: 27681
Filed: 01/28/2005, 02:12
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, Health Facility Licensure and Inspection Act, authorizes the Utah Department of Health to promulgate rules for health care facilities. The Birthing Center Construction Rule adopts the current codes and architectural guidelines for construction of Birthing Centers. Without the authority provided, standards for construction of Birthing Centers would not be available.

 

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 regarding this rule.

 

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

The agency agrees with the need to continue the rule. The rule ensures proper construction of Birthing Centers. The Health Facility Committee updated and reviewed the rule in 2002.

 

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:

Joel Hoffman at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6165, by FAX at 801-538-6163, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

 

Authorized by:

David N. Sundwall, Executive Director