Utah Admin. Code R432-1-11 - Medical Cannabis Designated Caregiver

(1) An assisted living facility, nursing care facility or general acute hospital employee may become a designated caregiver for a patient or resident in accordance with Section 26B-4-214.

(2) If a licensee listed in Subsection R432-1-12(1) designates one or more individuals as a patient or resident designated caregiver, the licensee shall develop and enforce policies and procedures that outline:

(a) rules for patient or resident medical cannabis use in the facility;

(b) responsibilities of the designated employee regarding receipt, documentation and administration of the medical cannabis; and

(c) storage and access to medical cannabis.

(3) A licensee that employs a designated caregiver shall maintain a current list of the designation assignments to provide to the department upon request.

(4) A licensee shall notify prospective patients or residents and their responsible person regarding the facility's designated caregiver policy for any patient or resident who requests:

(a) to possess medical cannabis;

(b) to have medical cannabis administered; or

(c) for the facility to receive medical cannabis in a shipment.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R432-1-11

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-01, effective 12/28/2023