Section R510-200-20 - Liability(1) No representative of the office or local ombudsman entity shall incur any civil or criminal liability for the good faith performance of official duties. Official duties are the duties of a representative as described in Rule R510-200 or applicable federal and state laws and regulations.(2) The following shall be considered evidence of a performance of official duties in good faith: (a) making every reasonable effort to follow procedures set forth in applicable laws, policies and procedures;(b) seeking, and making reasonable efforts to follow direction from the office; and(c) seeking, and making reasonable efforts to follow, direction from the local ombudsman entity's supervisor or director.(3) The following may not be considered official duties: (a) transporting a client;(b) acting as a guardian or payee;(c) signing consent forms for surveys, medication, or restraints;(f) signing medical directives;(g) exercising a resident's power of attorney; and(4) The division shall not provide liability insurance or indemnification for the local area agencies or local ombudsman entities.Utah Admin. Code R510-200-20
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-12, effective 5/30/2018Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-09, effective 4/12/2022