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Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
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R525. Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health, State Hospital |
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R525-4. Visitors |
| R525-4-1. Authority and Purpose |
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(1) This rule is adopted under the authority of Section 62A-15-105. (2) The purpose of this rule is to provide guidance on the visitation of patients at the Utah State Hospital. |
| R525-4-2. Patients May Have Visitors |
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With the approval of the patients and their clinical treatment team, the patient's family, friends, and others may visit patients at the Utah State Hospital (USH). |
| R525-4-3. Clergy and Legal Counsel |
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With respect to clergy and/or legal counsel visiting patients, the hospital abides by Subsection 62A-15-641(3). |
| R525-4-4. Visits May Be Denied or Limited |
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A physician may deny or limit a visit for safety, security, and/or therapeutic reasons. |
| R525-4-5. Visiting Minors |
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Persons desiring to visit minors must obtain approval from the parent/legal guardian and the unit clinical staff. |
| R525-4-6. Visiting Hours Are Posted |
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Each treatment unit shall post their visiting hours in an area that is accessible by the public. |
| R525-4-7. Visitor Slip |
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Upon arrival at USH, visitors must obtain a "visitor slip" from the switchboard located in the Heninger Administration Building. |
| R525-4-8. Visitor Slips Are Presented Upon Arrival at Unit |
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The visitor presents the visitor slip and proper identification upon arrival to the unit. |
| R525-4-9. Visitors Bringing Gifts |
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Visitors desiring to bring gift/items are required to obtain clearance from the patient's treatment team prior to bringing the gift/item on the unit. |