Utah Admin. Code R432-16-4 - Hospice Unit
(1) Each hospice
unit is an area identified by the licensee within a licensed health care
facility and consists of at least two patient beds, patient care spaces, and
service spaces.
(2) If licensed
health care facilities share spaces and service areas, the licensee shall
ensure the shared spaces and service areas are contiguous to each health care
facility served.
(3) A hospice
inpatient licensee that operates a facility in conjunction with another
licensed health care facility may share the following functions between two or
more facilities:
(a) dietary;
(b) storage;
(c) pharmacy;
(d) maintenance;
(e) laundry;
(f) housekeeping;
(g) medical records; and
(h) laboratory functions.
(4) The licensee shall ensure
facility service areas are accessible from common areas without compromising
patient privacy.
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