Section R380-350-7 - Professional Conduct(1) "Unprofessional conduct" includes:(a) engaging in or aiding or abetting conduct or practices that are dishonest, deceptive or fraudulent;(b) engaging in or aiding or abetting deceptive or fraudulent billing practices;(c) failing to establish and maintain professional boundaries with a client or former client;(d) engaging in dual or multiple relationships with a client or former client in which there is a risk of or potential harm to the client;(e) engaging in sexual activities or sexual contact with a client with or without client consent;(f) engaging in or aiding or abetting sexual harassment or any conduct that is exploitive or abusive with respect to a student, trainee, employee, or colleague;(g) failing to exercise professional discretion and impartial judgment required for the performance of professional activities, duties and functions;(h) failing to provide impartial, objective, and informed services, recommendations or opinions with respect to custodial or parental rights, divorce, domestic relationships, adoptions, sanity, competency, mental health or any other determination concerning an individual's civil or legal rights;(i) exploiting a client or former client for personal gain;(j) exploiting a person who has a personal relationship with a client for personal gain;(k) failing to protect the confidences of other persons named or contained in the client records; and (1) failing to abide by the Code of Ethics of the Utah Community Health Workers Association (UCHWA) approved by the 2022 UCHWA board, which is incorporated by reference.(2) Violations in ethics, professional conduct, or misrepresentation of credentialing shall be reported to the department through the Office of Health Equity.(3) If the department, through the Office of Health Equity, finds a violation has occurred, they shall revoke the state certification, or in circumstances outlined in Section 26-69-104, issue a fine.Utah Admin. Code R380-350-7
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-06, effective 3/2/2023