Section R432-103-7 - Organization and Staff(1) The license shall ensure that the hospital is staffed, organized, and operated to coordinate any services offered.(a) A trained rehabilitation counselor or other licensed health care professional with board-approved training or experience shall be responsible for the overall administrative direction of the hospital.(b) A trained rehabilitation counselor or other professionally licensed staff member, as permitted by law and hospital policy, shall serve as the primary therapist.(c) The licensee shall ensure that there is a a multi-disciplinary team that includes a physician, registered nurse, and rehabilitation counselor to be responsible for program and treatment services.(2) The licensee shall develop policies and procedures that are approved by the board and reviewed annually that address at least the following: (a) staff and their responsibilities;(c) patient assessment; and(d) treatment and discharge.(3) The licensee shall organize, staff, and support the rehabilitation services of the hospital according to the nature, scope, and extent of the services provided. Each professional staff member shall be licensed, registered; or certified by the Utah Department of Commerce for their respective disciplines.(4) The governing body shall appoint a licensed physician who is a member of the medical staff to be responsible for the medical direction of the rehabilitation care and services of the hospital.Utah Admin. Code R432-103-7
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-07, effective 3/22/2023