R432-200-9. Contracts and Agreements

(1) Contracts.

(a) The licensee shall secure and update contracts for required professional and other services not provided directly by the facility.

(b) Contracts shall include:

(i) The effective and expiration dates of the contract;

(ii) A description of goods or services provided by the contractor to the facility;

(iii) A statement that the contractor will conform to the standards required by Utah law or rules.

(c) The contract shall be available for review by the Department.

(2) Transfer Agreements.

(a) The licensee shall maintain, a written transfer agreement with one or more hospitals (or nearby health facilities) to facilitate the transfer of residents and essential resident information.

(b) The transfer agreement shall include provisions for:

(i) Criteria for transfer;

(ii) Appropriate methods of transfer;

(iii) Transfer of information needed for proper care and treatment of the individual being transferred;

(iv) Security and accountability of the personal property of the individual being transferred;

(v) Proper notification of the hospital and next of kin or responsible person before transfer.