Section R432-101-9 - Professional Staff(1) The licensee shall ensure the psychiatric services of the hospital are organized, staffed and supported according to the nature, scope and extent of the services provided.(2) Section R432-100-8 additionally applies to professional staff of a psychiatric specialty hospital.(3) The medical direction of the psychiatric care and services of the hospital shall be under a licensed physician who is a member of the medical staff, appointed by the governing body, and certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.(4) Section R432-100-14 additionally applies to nursing staff of a psychiatric specialty hospital.(5) The licensee shall provide enough qualified, and competent health care professional and support staff to assess and address patient needs within the plan for patient care services.(6) The licensee may employ qualified professional staff members or retain by contract.(7) The licensee shall ensure professional staff are assigned or assume specific responsibilities on the treatment team as qualified by training and educational experience and as permitted by hospital policy and the scope of the professional license.Utah Admin. Code R432-101-9
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-22, effective 11/1/2023