Utah Admin. Code R432-100-7 - Administrator

(1) The administrator shall establish and maintain an organizational structure for the hospital indicating the authority and responsibility of various positions, departments, and services within the hospital.

(2) The administrator shall:

(a) designate, in writing, a person to act in the administrator's absence;

(b) be the direct representative of the board in the management of the hospital;

(c) function as liaison between the board, the medical staff, the nursing staff, and departments of the hospital;

(d) advise the board in the formulation of hospital policies and procedures;

(e) review and revise policies and procedures to reflect current hospital practice;

(f) ensure that policies and procedures are implemented and followed;

(g) maintain a written record of any business transactions and patient services provided in the hospital and submit reports as requested to the board;

(h) ensure that each applicant for medical and professional staff membership is oriented to agency or hospital bylaws and shall agree in writing to abide by each condition;

(i) ensure that patient billing practices comply with the requirements of Section 26B-2-219; and

(j) appoint a member of the staff to oversee compliance with the requirements of the Utah Anatomical Gift Act.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R432-100-7

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-14, effective 7/6/2023 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-01, effective 12/27/2024