Utah Admin. Code 432-16-4

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024
Section R432-16-4 - Hospice Unit
(1) Each hospice unit is an area identified by the licensee within a licensed health care facility and consists of at least two patient beds, patient care spaces, and service spaces.
(2) If licensed health care facilities share spaces and service areas, the licensee shall ensure the shared spaces and service areas are contiguous to each health care facility served.
(3) A hospice inpatient licensee that operates a facility in conjunction with another licensed health care facility may share the following functions between two or more facilities:
(a) dietary;
(b) storage;
(c) pharmacy;
(d) maintenance;
(e) laundry;
(f) housekeeping;
(g) medical records; and
(h) laboratory functions.
(4) The licensee shall ensure facility service areas are accessible from common areas without compromising patient privacy.

Utah Admin. Code R432-16-4

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-10, effective 5/5/2023