Section R501-22-8 - Specialized Services for Domestic Violence Shelters(1) The licensee shall document that shelter rules, reason for termination and rights to confidentiality are provided to each client, verbally and in writing.(2) Each parent is responsible for supervising their own child while at the shelter. If a parent is required to be away from the shelter or involved in shelter activities without their child, the parent shall arrange for appropriate childcare services.(3) The licensee shall ensure that each domestic violence shelter action plan documents and includes: (a) a review with each victim regarding danger and lethality and the level of the victim's risk of safety assessment;(b) a review of the victim's safety plan with each victim;(c) a review of the procedure for a protective order and a referral for the victim to the appropriate agency or clerk of the court authorized to issue the protective order; and(d) a review of supportive services for each client, including medical care, self-sufficiency, day care, legal assistance, financial assistance, and housing assistance.(4) The licensee shall assist with connecting the client to identified resources.(5) The licensee shall make and document a referral when indicated in the client record for victim treatment, psychiatric consultation, drug and alcohol treatment, or other allied service.(6) The licensee shall ensure that shelter staff completing an action plan are supervised by an experienced and trained domestic violence provider.Utah Admin. Code R501-22-8
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2014-22, effective 10/23/2014Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-09, effective 5/11/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-11, effective 5/11/2020Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-02, effective 1/6/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-03, effective 1/22/2024