Utah Admin. Code R432-32-2 - Requirements for Designation as a Non-Profit Facility Providing End-of-Life Care Using Only Volunteers

(1) A n o n -profit facility that provides end-of-life care using only volunteers is exempt from licensure if it meets the following requirements:

(a) the facility shall operate as a non-profit facility with a board of trustees to oversee its direction and operation;

(b) no more than six unrelated individuals shall reside in the facility;

(c) the residents of the facility may not pay for room or board;

(d) each facility resident has a terminal illness and contracts with a licensed hospice agency to receive medical care; and

(e) there is no direct compensation for direct care staff at the facility; however, administrative staff who coordinate with volunteer staff may be compensated.

(2) Each resident shall sign an admission agreement that:

(a) indicates the level of service to be provided by volunteers;

(b) provides notice that the facility is not a regulated health care facility under Title 26, Chapter 21, Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act; and

(c) provides procedures to report grievances to the Board of Directors.

(3) The facility shall:

(a) screen each staff member, including volunteer staff, for criminal convictions through the Department of Public Safety and staff that have a conviction for any of the crimes identified in Section R432-35-8 may not serve;

(b) provide in-service training on the reporting requirements for adult abuse, neglect and exploitation to each staff member and volunteer staff;

(c) ensure each resident has a self-directed medical care plan for end-of-life treatment decisions;

(d) provide each resident a form for a Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment;

(e) comply with local zoning, health and fire inspection requirements;

(f) offer adult immunizations for staff and residents as required in Rule R432-40; and

(g) have an infection control program, which includes universal precautions, process for reporting communicable diseases and Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.

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Utah Admin. Code R432-32-2

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-18, effective 9/8/2022