Utah Admin. Code 432-700-8

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024

Section R432-700-8 - Administrator Responsibilities

(1) The administrator shall have at least one year of managerial or supervisory experience.

(2) The administrator shall be responsible to:

(a) designate in writing a qualified person who shall act in their absence;

(b) ensure that the administrator or designee has enough power, authority, and freedom to act in the best interests of client safety and well-being;

(c) ensure that administrator or designee is available during the agency's hours of operation;

(d) complete, submit and file records and reports required by the department;

(e) review policies and procedures at least annually and revise as necessary and document the date of review;

(f) implement policies and procedures;

(g) organize and coordinate functions of the agency by delegating duties and establishing a formal means of staff accountability;

(h) appoint the following:

(i) a primary care provider:

(ii) a registered nurse, or healthcare professional to provide general supervision coordination and direction for professional services in the agency;

(iii) the members and their terms of membership in the interdisciplinary quality assurance committee; and

(iv) other committees as deemed necessary;

(i) describe each committee functions and duties;

(j) develop processes for selection, term of office and responsibilities of each committee member;

(k) designate a person responsible for maintaining a clinical record system on each client;

(l) maintain current written designations or letters of appointment in the home health agency;

(m) employ or contract with competent personnel whose qualifications are commensurate with job responsibilities and authority, and who have the appropriate license or certificate of completion;

(n) develop job descriptions that delineate functional responsibilities and authority;

(o) develop a staff communication system that coordinates implementation of plans of treatment, utilizes services or resources to meet client needs and promotes an orderly flow of information within the organization;

(p) provide staff orientation as well as continuing education in applicable policies, rules, regulations, and resource materials;

(q) secure contracts for services not directly provided by the home health agency;

(r) implement a program of budgeting and accounting; and

(s) establish a billing system which itemizes services provided and charges submitted to the payment source.

Utah Admin. Code R432-700-8

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-11, effective 5/15/2017

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-05, effective 2/14/2022

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/6/2023