No. 30351: R510-200. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Policy

DAR File No.: 30351
Filed: 08/21/2007, 11:57
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:

The rule contains the policies and procedures relating to the division's Long-Term Care Ombudsman program as dictated by the Older Americans Act (OAA) Title VII: Allotments for Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection Activities and Sections 62A-3-201 to 62A-3-208, and 62A-3-104.

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:

There has been no opposition to the rule. The Long-Term Ombudsman program is an important tool in ensuring the safety and quality of life of Utahans in care facilities. The division feels the rule should continue, although it intends to submit changes that will update the rule to reflect program changes that have been made and to bring the rule into compliance with recent legislative changes as well as with OAA Title VII: Allotments for Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection Activities and Sections 62A-3-201 to 62A-3-208, and 62A-3-104.

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

Human Services
Aging and Adult Services
120 N 200 W
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84103-1500

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Nels Holmgren at the above address, by phone at 801-538-3921, by FAX at 801-538-4395, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Alan Ormsby, Director