Section R432-101-26 - Emergency Services(1)(a) Each licensee shall provide physician and registered nurse coverage 24 hours a day and ensure nursing and other allied health professional staff are readily available in the hospital.(b) Staff may have collateral duties elsewhere in the hospital, but shall be able to respond when needed without adversely affecting patient care or treatment elsewhere in the hospital.(c) The licensee shall ensure there are trained staff to triage emergency care for each patient, staff and visitor, to stabilize the presenting condition, and transfer to an appropriately licensed facility.(2) The licensee shall ensure there is: (a) an emergency area that includes a treatment room;(b) storage for supplies and equipment;(c) provisions for reception and control of patients;(d) a convenient patient toilet room; and(e) communication hookup and access to a poison control center.(3) If the licensee offers additional or expanded emergency services, the licensee shall additionally comply with Section R432-100-18.(4) The licensee shall develop protocols for contacting local emergency medical services.Utah Admin. Code R432-101-26
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-22, effective 11/1/2023