No. 43630 (5-year Review): Rule R432-45. Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program

DAR File No.: 43630
Filed: 04/05/2019 08:15:13 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:

Title 26, Chapter 21, is the health code that mandates the licensing of health care facilities.

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 have been no written comments from any party 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 Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program is authorized by the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA), Pub. L. No. 100, 203, 101 Stat. 1330, Subsections 4211, (b)(5)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E)(F)(G), (e)(1)(2), f(2)(A)(B), which the Department of Health (Department) adopts and incorporates by reference. The purpose of this program is to allow a certified nurse aide (CNA) to provide quality nursing services to nursing facility residents. The Department agrees with the need to continue this rule.

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

Health
Family Health and Preparedness, Licensing
3760 S HIGHLAND DR
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84106

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Kristi Grimes at the above address, by phone at 801-273-2821, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

04/05/2019

Authorized by:

Joseph Miner, Executive Director

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