Utah Admin. Code R510-200-14 - Records

(1) Each local ombudsman entity shall have access to facility and residents' records in the area served.

(2) The records described in Subsection R510-200-14(1) include the following:

(a) medical records;

(b) social records;

(c) room numbers;

(d) names;

(e) administrative records;

(f) long-term facility policies;

(g) documents to which the resident or general public has access;

(h) facility licensing and certification records maintained by the state; and

(i) other resident records.

(3) If a local ombudsman entity is providing temporary coverage for another local ombudsman entity, the covering entity may have access to the records described in Subsection R510-200-14(2) of the local ombudsman entity for which it is providing coverage.

(4) The department, division, office, and each local area agency may review any records that reflect the activities of the ombudsman program. The department, division, and each local area agency may not review records that disclose the identity of any resident or complainant, except as provided in Section R510-200-19.

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Utah Admin. Code R510-200-14

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-12, effective 5/30/2018 Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-09, effective 4/12/2022