No. 37224 (5-year Review): Rule R525-3. Medication Treatment of Patients

DAR File No.: 37224
Filed: 01/24/2013 11:53:08 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:

Section 62A-15-105 provides the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) with rulemaking authority. Section 62A-15-704 requires DSAMH to establish rule for due process procedures for children prior to any invasive treatment from a local mental health authority. DSAMH is aware that Section 62A-15-606 is obsolete and is in the process of getting that fixed in the 2013 legislative general session.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

DSAMH and the Utah State Hospital have not received any written comments since the last five-year review of this rule.

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

Continuation of this rule is necessary to inform patients and family members of the hospital's procedures for obtaining informed consent for medication treatment and for due process hearings when patients cannot or refuse to consent to medication treatment.

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

Human Services
Substance Abuse and Mental Health, State Hospital
UTAH STATE HOSPITAL
PROVO, UT 84603-0270

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Julene Jones at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4521, by FAX at 801-538-3942, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• L Ray Winger at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4319, by FAX at 801-538-9892, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Lana Stohl, Director

Effective:

01/24/2013

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