Section R501-20-7 - Additional Considerations for Licensees Providing Clubhouse Day Treatment Services(1) This section of rule supersedes any conflicting requirements of Rules R501-1 and R501-20.(2)(a) A clubhouse licensee accredited by Clubhouse International may apply a staff to client ratio of 1 staff to 15 clients in accordance with national standards.(b) A clubhouse licensee may apply the higher ratio only for specialized activities involving transports or for clients and their guests when:(i) staff and client safety has been assessed; and(ii) there is identified back-up for the staff in case of emergency.(3) Square footage calculations in a clubhouse may include hallways, office, storage, kitchens, and bathrooms.(4) A clubhouse licensee may offer clients the option to bring their own food or purchase meals or snacks at a reduced rate.(5) A clubhouse licensee may allow clients cleaning chemicals as part of their work-ordered day. Clubhouse staff shall follow suicide prevention policy and safety protocols when assessing and allowing client access to chemicals.(6) Visitors to the clubhouse may only be exempt from background clearance in accordance with Subsection 26B-2-120(10).Utah Admin. Code R501-20-7
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-01, effective 12/19/2023