No. 39108 (5-year Review): Rule R386-800. Immunization Coordination

DAR File No.: 39108
Filed: 02/05/2015 10:29:55 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:

This rule establishes an information system to collect, coordinate, and share immunization information among healthcare providers, health insurers, schools, daycare centers, and publicly-funded organizations to assure adequate immunization, to avoid unnecessary immunization, to meet statutory immunization requirements, and to control disease outbreaks. Authorized under Utah Code Title 26, Chapter 3, which allows the department to collect and maintain health data, and Title 26, Chapter 6, which allows the department to investigate and control infection and disease.

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.

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

Rule continuation supports ongoing operation and maintenance of the Utah immunization information system (USIIS) used daily by public and private healthcare providers, schools, day care centers throughout the state in order to prevent vaccine-preventable diseases and improve the health of Utah citizens.

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

Health
Disease Control and Prevention, Epidemiology
CANNON HEALTH BLDG
288 N 1460 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3231

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Cristie Chesler at the above address, by phone at 801-538-9465, by FAX at 801-538-9913, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

02/05/2015

Authorized by:

David Patton, Executive Director

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