Utah Admin. Code R432-270-29 - Respite Services

(1) Assisted living licensees may offer respite services and are not required to obtain any additional license from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

(2) The purpose of respite is to provide intermittent, time-limited care to give primary caretakers relief from the demands of caring for a person. Respite services may also be provided for emergency shelter placement of vulnerable adults requiring protection by Adult Protective Services.

(3) The licensee may provide respite services at an hourly rate or daily rate, but may not exceed 14 days for any single respite stay. Stays that exceed 14 days shall be considered a non-respite assisted living facility admission.

(4) The licensee shall coordinate the delivery of respite services with the recipient of services, case manager, if one exists, and the family member or primary caretaker.

(5) The licensee shall ensure the person's response to the respite placement is documented and coordinated with each provider agency to ensure an uninterrupted service delivery program.

(6) The licensee shall ensure a service agreement is completed to serve as the plan of care. The licensee shall ensure the service agreement identifies the prescribed medications, physician treatment orders, need for assistance for activities of daily living and diet orders.

(7) The licensee shall ensure there are written policies and procedures approved by the department before providing respite care. The licensee shall make policies and procedures available to staff regarding the respite care for residents that include:

(a) medication administration;

(b) notification of a responsible party in the case of an emergency;

(c) service agreement and admission criteria;

(d) behavior management interventions;

(e) philosophy of respite services;

(f) post-service summary;

(g) training and in-service requirement for employees; and

(h) handling personal funds.

(8) Persons receiving respite services shall be provided a copy of the Resident Rights documents upon admission.

(9) The licensee shall ensure a record for each person receiving respite services is maintained that includes:

(a) a service agreement;

(b) demographic information and resident identification data;

(c) nursing notes;

(d) physician treatment orders;

(e) records made by staff regarding daily care of the person in service;

(f) accident and injury reports; and

(g) a post-service summary.

(10) If a person has an advanced directive, the licensee shall ensure a copy is maintained in the respite record and inform staff of the advanced directive.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R432-270-29

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-19, effective 9/15/2020 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-22, effective 11/9/2023