Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R432. Health, Family Health and Preparedness, Licensing |
R432-16. Hospice Inpatient Facility Construction |
R432-16-4. Hospice Unit
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(1) Each Hospice Unit is an area identified by the Licensee within a licensed health care facility and consists of at least two resident beds, resident care spaces, and service spaces.
(2) If licensed health care facilities share spaces and service areas, as permitted in this rule, the shared spaces and service areas shall be contiguous to each health care facility served.
(3) A hospice inpatient facility operated in conjunction with another licensed health care facility shall comply with all provisions of this section. Dietary, storage, pharmacy, maintenance, laundry, housekeeping, medical records, and laboratory functions may be shared by two or more health care facilities.
(4) Facility service areas shall be accessible from common areas without compromising resident privacy.