Section R432-153-5 - Scope of Services(1) The facility shall provide 24-hour licensed nursing services. (a) The facility shall ensure that nurses are present on the premises at all times to meet the needs of clients.(b) The facility shall provide at least one registered nurse either by direct employ or by contract to act as the director of nursing.(c) The facility shall employ a registered nurse for at least eight consecutive hours a day, seven days a week.(d) A licensed nurse shall serve as charge nurse on each shift.(2) The facility shall provide medical supervision and dietary services.(3) The following services shall be provided as required in the client service agreement: (b) occupational therapy;(d) respiratory therapy; and(e) other therapies as indicated.(4) The facility shall coordinate the delivery of respite services with the recipient of services, the case manager if one exists, and the family member or primary caregiver.(5) The facility shall document the client's response to the respite placement and coordinate with each provider agency to ensure an uninterrupted service delivery program.(6) The facility shall complete a service agreement to serve as the plan of care, which shall identify the prescribed medications, primary care provider treatment orders, need for assistance with activities of daily living and diet orders.(7) The facility shall have access to supplemental services such as laboratory and pharmacy as needed.Utah Admin. Code R432-153-5
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-07, effective 3/10/2022