Utah Admin. Code R501-23-8 - [Effective until 6/18/2025] Background Checks

(1) OBP shall conduct human services program background checks in accordance with Rule R501-14 and Section 26B-2-120.

(2) The provider shall designate an individual who is responsible for:

(a) ensuring each individual associated with the certification has an eligible background check determination before being unsupervised with a client;

(b) ensuring each individual providing services or residing at the site has an application submitted in DACS within 14 days of becoming associated with the licensee;

(c) documenting how each individual with direct access is directly supervised for the entirety of their supervised employment term before receiving the eligible determination from OBP;

(e) initiating, monitoring, and maintaining background checks in DACS for each individual with direct access;

(f) maintaining compliance with Rule R501-14;

(g) managing communications with OBP and OL;

(h) monitoring DACS and taking necessary actions when eligibility status changes for anyone associated with the certification; and

(i) separating anyone in DACS within five calendar days when the individual:

(i) is no longer associated with the certification; or

(ii) has an ineligible determination status from OBP on a background check with no pending appeal.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R501-23-8

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-06, effective 2/18/2025, exp. 6/18/2025 (Emergency)