No. 28449: R432-106. SpecialtyHospital - Critical Access

DAR File No.: 28449
Filed: 01/06/2006, 02:31
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, establishes the Health Facility Committee and requires rulemaking for 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:

In April 2005, comments received from the Utah Hospital Association outlined new federal guidelines regarding Critical Access Hospitals. These comments included a new limit for swing beds from 10 to 25, and changes in the definitions of a necessary provider. These changes to the federal rule were verified through the office of Primary Care and Rural Health within the Department.

 

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

The suggested amendments listed above were made to the rule and are effective as of January 5, 2006. There was no opposition to the rule or to the suggested amendments. No other comments have been submitted in the last five years. This rule is necessary to promote the public health and welfare through establishment of a specialty hospital category for rural hospitals. Its intent is to allow rural communities to: preserve access to primary care and emergency health care services, provide health care services which meet community needs, and help assure the financial viability of program participants through improved reimbursement and different operating requirements. The rule sets standards for the operation of a Critical Access Hospital,(CAH). The standards of patient care apply to inpatient, outpatient, and satellite services. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

 

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