Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R432. Health, Family Health and Preparedness, Licensing |
R432-2. General Licensing Provisions |
R432-2-6. Requirements for a Branch Location
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(1) A "Branch Location" is a licensed Home Health, Personal Care or Hospice agency location which:
(a) is administered by a parent agency within the scope of the parent agency's current license;
(b) is located no further than 150 miles from the licensed parent agency or within a designated geographical service area as determined by the Department; and
(c) is approved by the Department as a branch location under the parent agency's license.
(2) An applicant for a branch location license shall submit a narrative of the program for Department review. The narrative shall include the following:
(a) street address of the parent and branch;
(b) license category of the parent agency;
(c) service(s) to be provided at the branch location, which must be a service authorized under the parent agency license; and
(d) ancillary administrative and support services to be provided at the branch location.
(3) Upon receipt of the branch location program narrative, the Department shall make a determination of the applicable licensing requirements including the need for licensing the service. The Department shall verify at least the following items:
(a) the service provided at the remote site falls within the scope of the parent agency license; and
(b) all necessary administrative and support services are available, on a continuous basis during the hours of operation, to insure the health, safety, and welfare of the clients.
(4) If a location qualifies as a branch location the Department shall issue a separate license identifying the agency as a "Branch Location" of the licensed parent agency. This license shall be subject to all requirements set forth in R432-2 of the Health Facility Rules.