Section R432-100-32 - Pet Therapy(1) If a licensee utilizes pet therapy, household pets such as dogs, cats, birds, fish, and hamsters may be permitted if:(a) pets are clean and disease free;(b) the immediate environment of the pets is clean;(c) small pets are kept in appropriate enclosures;(d) pets that are not confined and are kept under leash control or voice control;(e) pets that are kept at the hospital, or are frequent visitors, have current vaccinations, including rabies, as recommended by a licensed veterinarian; and(f) a licensee with birds has procedures in place that protect patients, staff, and visitors from psittacosis.(2) A licensee that permits pets to remain overnight shall have policies and procedures for the care, housing and feeding, and for the proper storage of pet food and supplies.(3) The licensee shall not permit pets in any area where their presence would create a significant health or safety hazard or nuisance to others.(4) The licensee shall not permit pets in food preparation and storage areas.(5) Individuals caring for pets shall not have patient care or food handling responsibilities.Utah Admin. Code R432-100-32
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-5, effective 2/10/2016Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-12, effective 5/16/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/6/2023