Utah Admin. Code R501-1-15 - Program Staffing
(1) The licensee
shall ensure adequate staffing to safely supervise the current population,
including adding more staff than required by the usual staffing ratio as needed
to manage behaviors, dynamics, and individual client treatment and supervision
needs.
(2) The licensee shall
identify a manager or qualified designee who is immediately available when the
program is in operation or there is a qualified and trained substitute when the
manager is absent or unavailable.
(3) A licensee that offers clinical services
shall employ or consult with licensed professional staff that include an
individual who is familiar with the program and the needs of each
client.
(4) The licensee shall
ensure that before allowing a direct care staff to work unsupervised they have
an approved background clearance except as excluded in Section
R501-14-17;
(5) A licensee who serves clients with
substance use disorder shall ensure each staff is screened for
tuberculosis.
(6) A licensee who
serves a client with substance use disorder may not offer, entice, refer, or
recommend medical cannabis as treatment for substance use disorder.
(7) A licensee who manages, stores, or
administers client medication shall identify a medical professional to oversee
the medication management, medication oversight, and staff training regarding
medication management and administration.
(8) The licensee shall ensure that each
person involved with the prescription, administration, or dispensing of
controlled substances maintains appropriate medical or pharmacy licenses and
DEA registration numbers as described in the 21 CFR Part 1301.
(9) The licensee shall create and maintain
personnel information for each staff member, contracted employee, and
volunteer.
(10) The licensee shall
ensure that personnel information includes:
(a) any applicable qualification, experience,
certification, or license;
(b) any
approved and current office background clearance, except as excluded in Rule
R501-14;
(c) a provider code of
conduct that is signed by the staff member, contracted employee, or
volunteer;
(d) any pre-service and
annual training records with the date completed, topic, and the individual's
signed acknowledgment of training completion;
(e) any grievances or complaints made by or
against the individual and actions taken by the program; and
(f) each crisis intervention or critical
incident report involving the individual.
(11) The licensee shall ensure that at least
one CPR and First Aid-certified staff member is available when staff and
clients are present unless a currently licensed healthcare professional is
present.
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