No. 30140: R982-601. Provider Code of Conduct

DAR File No.: 30140
Filed: 06/26/2007, 04:35
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:

Section 62A-4a-403 requires all persons report child abuse. Sections 63-46a-3 and 35A-1-104 authorize the Department to make rules. This rule prohibits providers from abusing, neglecting, or exploiting any Department client who is a vulnerable adult or child. Those providers are acting on behalf of or paid by the Department.

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

The Department has not received any comments since the last five-year review.

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

Without this provision, it would be more difficult to end a contract with a provider who is clearly in violation of the law and explains to providers what is considered exploitation, abuse, and neglect under the code. 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:

Workforce Services
Administration
140 E BROADWAY
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84111-2333

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Suzan Pixton at the above address, by phone at 801-526-9645, by FAX at 801-526-9211, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Kristen Cox, Executive Director