Section R501-22-9 - Specialized Services for Temporary Homeless Youth Shelters(1) Each licensee shall provide a staff ratio of at least one direct care staff for every ten children.(2) Except as outlined in Subsection R501-22-9(4), the licensee may only admit individuals under the age of 18.(3) The licensee may admit a child with the child's own biological child.(4) The licensee may provide shelter to an individual that is older than 18 but younger than 21 under the following conditions: (a) each individual is placed in age and gender appropriate sleeping quarters away from the minor population;(b) each individual remains in the program voluntarily and is made aware of program rules and the repercussions of criminal behavior as an adult;(c) a ratio of at least one staff to every ten clients is maintained;(d) children and individuals are assessed by a facility staff member that is a mental health therapist, as described in Section 58-60-102, to determine whether the individual is at imminent risk of harming themself or others; and(e) individuals that are assessed as at imminent risk of harm to self or others are referred to a program qualified to serve them.(5) The licensee shall document and maintain individualized assessments of risk of harm and justification for each client admitted in the youth setting.(6) The licensee shall comply with Section 80-5-601 regarding mandatory reporting requirements for harboring a runaway.(7) The licensee shall comply with Section 26B-2-116 to coordinate educational requirements for each individual.(8) The licensee shall coordinate and transition each client to a more appropriate setting when the client cannot remain in the youth setting.Utah Admin. Code R501-22-9
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