R539-3-4. Human Rights Committee

  (1) This rule applies to the Division, Persons funded by the Division, Providers, Providers' Human Rights Committees, and the Division Human Rights Council.

  (2) All Persons shall have access to a Provider Human Rights Committee with the exception of the following:

  (a) Persons receiving physical disabilities services.

  (b) Families using the Self-Administered Model.

  (c) Persons receiving only family supports or respite.

  (3) The Provider Human Rights Committee approves the services agencies provide relating to rights issues, such as rights restrictions and the use of intrusive behavior supports. In addition, the Committee provides recommendations relating to abuse and neglect prevention, rights training, and supporting people in exercising their rights.

  (4) Any interested party may request that the rights of a Person be reviewed by a Provider Human Rights Committee by contacting the Person's Provider agency verbally or in writing.

  (5) Any interested party may request an appeal of the Provider Human Rights Committee decision by sending a request to the Division, 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116. The Division shall make a decision whether there will be a review and shall notify the Person, Provider, and Support Coordinator concerning the decision within eight business days. The notification shall contain a statement of the issue to be reviewed and the process and timeline for completing the review.