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Utah Administrative Code Rule R432-725, Personal Care Agency Rule

UtahregulationUtah Department of Health and Human Services (Health, Family Health and Preparedness, Licensing; administered by Division of Licensing and Background Checks)

What this rule requires your agency to do

  • 1The licensee shall ensure all employees are skin-tested for tuberculosis within two weeks of initial hiring, suspected exposure to active tuberculosis, or development of symptoms (R432-725-7(3)(a)).(Utah Administrative Code Rule R432-725, Personal Care Agency Rule)
  • 2An annual in-service shall be documented showing staff have been trained in the reporting requirements for suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation (R432-725-6(4)).(Utah Administrative Code Rule R432-725, Personal Care Agency Rule)
  • 3The agency shall ensure each employee maintains a minimum of six hours of in-service per calendar year, prorated for the first year of employment (R432-725-6(3)).(Utah Administrative Code Rule R432-725, Personal Care Agency Rule)
  • 4The agency shall obtain a signed and dated service agreement including a description of aide services, charges, and a statement that 30-day notice will be given before a change in base charges (R432-725-10(1)).(Utah Administrative Code Rule R432-725, Personal Care Agency Rule)
  • 5Personnel records, including criminal background screening authorization and TB skin test documentation, shall be retained at least three years following termination of employment (R432-725-13(5)).(Utah Administrative Code Rule R432-725, Personal Care Agency Rule)
  • 6The agency shall maintain a separate record for each client, retained for three years following the last date of service (R432-725-13(3)).(Utah Administrative Code Rule R432-725, Personal Care Agency Rule)
  • 7Personal care aides shall be at least 18, trained in first aid, competency-demonstrated, supervised by a licensed nurse or a CNA with two years experience, with an on-site supervisory evaluation of the aide documented every six months (R432-725-14(1)-(3)).(Utah Administrative Code Rule R432-725, Personal Care Agency Rule)
  • 8The licensee shall appoint by name and in writing a qualified administrator who is at least 21 years of age with at least one year of managerial or supervisory experience (R432-725-5(1)-(2)).(Utah Administrative Code Rule R432-725, Personal Care Agency Rule)

Applies to: personal care agencies (non-medical home care agencies)

Establishes licensure standards for Utah personal care agencies, including administrator qualifications, personnel in-service and health screening, service agreements, client rights, records, and personal care aide training and supervision.

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