No. 41960 (Amendment): Rule R432-700. Definitions

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 41960
Filed: 07/31/2017 08:39:55 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of this rule amendment is to define which Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification courses can be utilized to obtain CPR Certification. The Health Facility Committee reviewed and approved these rule amendments on 05/10/2017.

Summary of the rule or change:

The rule amendment defines which courses can be utilized to certify Home Health Agency staff in CPR.

Statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Title 26, Chapter 21

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

After conducting a thorough analysis, it was determined that this proposed rule will not result in a fiscal impact to the state budget because this amendment simply updates references and clarifies the rule requirements.

local governments:

After conducting a thorough analysis, it was determined that this proposed rule will not result in a fiscal impact to the local government budget because this amendment simply updates references and clarifies the rule requirements.

small businesses:

After conducting a thorough analysis, it was determined that this proposed rule will not result in a fiscal impact to the small businesses budget because this amendment simply updates references and clarifies the rule requirements.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

After conducting a thorough analysis, it was determined that this proposed rule will not result in a fiscal impact to businesses, individuals, local governments, and persons that are not small businesses because this amendment simply updates references and clarifies the rule requirements.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

After conducting a thorough analysis, it was determined that this proposed rule will not result in a fiscal impact to affected persons because this amendment simply updates references and clarifies the rule requirements.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

There will be no fiscal impact on business.

Joseph Miner, MD, Executive Director

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:

• Joel Hoffman at the above address, by phone at 801-273-2804, by FAX at 801-274-0658, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Carmen Richins at the above address, by phone at 801-273-2802, by FAX at 801-274-0658, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

09/14/2017

This rule may become effective on:

09/21/2017

Authorized by:

Joseph Miner, Executive Director

RULE TEXT

R432. Health, Family Health and Preparedness, Licensing.

R432-700. Home Health Agency Rule.

R432-700-4. Definitions.

(1) See common definitions rule R432-1-3.

(2) Special definitions:

(a) "Branch Office" means a location from which a home health agency provides services within a portion of the total geographic area served by the parent agency. The branch office is a part of the parent home health agency and shares administration and services.

(b) "Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation" (CPR) refers to certification issued after completion of a course that is consistent with the most current version of the American Heart Association Guidelines for Health Care Provider CPR.

(c) "Licensed health care professional" means a registered nurse, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician licensed by the Utah Department of Commerce who has education and experience to assess and evaluate the health care needs of the resident.

([c]d) "Parent Home Health Agency" means the agency that has administrative control of branch offices.

([d]e) "Service Agreement" means a written agreement for services between the client and the personal care provider which outlines how the services are to be provided according to the requirements of R432-700-24.

 

KEY: health care facilities

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [May 15], 2017

Notice of Continuation: September 15, 2016

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26-21-5; 26-21-2.1

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