Utah Admin. Code R432-101-19 - Pets in Hospitals
(1) If a
licensee permits pets in the facility , the licensee shall develop a written
policy in accordance with this rule and local ordinances.
(2) Household pets, such as dogs, cats,
birds, fish, and hamsters, may be permitted if the licensee ensures the
following:
(a) pets are clean and disease
free;
(b) the immediate environment
of pets is kept clean;
(c) small
pets, including birds and hamsters are in appropriate enclosures;
(d) pets not confined in enclosures are hand
held, under leash control, or under voice control; and
(e) pets that live at the hospital or are
frequent visitors have current vaccinations, including rabies, as recommended
by a licensed veterinarian.
(3) The licensee shall develop and follow
written policies and procedures for pet care.
(4)
(a) The
administrator or designee shall determine which pets may be brought into the
hospital.
(b) A patient 's family
member may bring the patient 's pet to visit if they have approval from the
administrator and offer reasonable assurance that the pet is clean, disease
free, and vaccinated as appropriate.
(5) If a licensee permits birds, they shall
develop and follow procedures that protect patients, staff, and visitors from
psittacosis and ensure:
(a) procedures outline
minimum handling of droppings; and
(b) droppings are placed in a plastic bag for
disposal.
(6) If a
licensee permits pets to be kept overnight, they shall develop and follow
written policies and procedures for the care, feeding, and housing of pets and
for proper storage of pet food and supplies.
(7) The licensee may not permit pets in food
preparation or storage areas.
(8)
The licensee may not permit pets in any area where their presence would create
a significant health or safety risk to others.
(9) The licensee shall ensure that a person
caring for any pets does not have patient care or food handling
responsibilities.
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