Utah Admin. Code R432-100-32 - Pet Therapy
(1) If a licensee
utilizes pet therapy, household pets such as dogs, cats, birds, fish, and
hamsters may be permitted if:
(a) pets are
clean and disease free;
(b) the
immediate environment of the pets is clean;
(c) small pets are kept in appropriate
enclosures;
(d) pets that are not
confined and are kept under leash control or voice control;
(e) pets that are kept at the hospital, or
are frequent visitors, have current vaccinations, including rabies, as
recommended by a licensed veterinarian; and
(f) a licensee with birds has procedures in
place that protect patients, staff, and visitors from psittacosis.
(2) A licensee that permits pets
to remain overnight shall have policies and procedures for the care, housing
and feeding, and for the proper storage of pet food and supplies.
(3) The licensee may not permit pets in any
area where their presence would create a significant health or safety hazard or
nuisance to others.
(4) The
licensee may not permit pets in food preparation and storage areas.
(5) Individuals caring for pets may not have
patient care or food handling responsibilities.
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