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UT Code § 26-21-6.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 6.5 - Licensing of an abortion clinic -- Rulemaking authority -- Fee.

 Effective 5/8/2018  26-21-6.5. Licensing of an abortion clinic -- Rulemaking authority -- Fee.    (1) A type I abortion clinic may not operate in the state without a license issued by the department to operate a type I abortion clinic.     (2) A type II abortion clinic may not operate in the state without a license issued by the department to operate a type II abortion clinic.     (3) The department shall make rules establishing minimum health, safety, sanitary, and recordkeeping requirements for:   (a) a type I abortion clinic; and     (b) a type II abortion clinic.       (4) To receive and maintain a license described in this section, an abortion clinic shall:   (a) apply for a license on a form prescribed by the department;     (b) satisfy and maintain the minimum health, safety, sanitary, and recordkeeping requirements established under Subsection (3) that relate to the type of abortion clinic licensed;     (c) comply with the recordkeeping and reporting requirements of Section 76-7-313;     (d) comply with the requirements of Title 76, Chapter 7, Part 3, Abortion;     (e) pay the annual licensing fee; and     (f) cooperate with inspections conducted by the department.       (5) The department shall, at least twice per year, inspect each abortion clinic in the state to ensure that the abortion clinic is complying with all statutory and licensing requirements relating to the abortion clinic. At least one of the inspections shall be made without providing notice to the abortion clinic.     (6) The department shall charge an annual license fee, set by the department in accordance with the procedures described in Section 63J-1-504, to an abortion clinic in an amount that will pay for the cost of the licensing requirements described in this section and the cost of inspecting abortion clinics.     (7) The department shall deposit the licensing fees described in this section in the General Fund as a dedicated credit to be used solely to pay for the cost of the licensing requirements described in this section and the cost of inspecting abortion clinics.    Amended by Chapter 282, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 7 - Exempt facilities.

 Effective 5/14/2019  26-21-7. Exempt facilities.  This chapter does not apply to:  (1) a dispensary or first aid facility maintained by any commercial or industrial plant, educational institution, or convent;     (2) a health care facility owned or operated by an agency of the United States;     (3) the office of a physician, physician assistant, or dentist whether it is an individual or group practice, except that it does apply to an abortion clinic;     (4) a health care facility established or operated by any recognized church or denomination for the practice of religious tenets administered by mental or spiritual means without the use of drugs, whether gratuitously or for compensation, if it complies with statutes and rules on environmental protection and life safety;     (5) any health care facility owned or operated by the Department of Corrections, created in Section 64-13-2; and     (6) a residential facility providing 24-hour care:   (a) that does not employ direct care staff;     (b) in which the residents of the facility contract with a licensed hospice agency to receive end-of-life medical care; and     (c) that meets other requirements for an exemption as designated by administrative rule.      Amended by Chapter 349, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-8 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 8 - License required -- Not assignable or transferable -- Posting -- Expiration and renewal -- Time for compliance by operating facilities.

 Effective 5/10/2016  26-21-8. License required -- Not assignable or transferable -- Posting -- Expiration and renewal -- Time for compliance by operating facilities.    (1)   (a) A person or governmental unit acting severally or jointly with any other person or governmental unit, may not establish, conduct, or maintain a health care facility in this state without receiving a license from the department as provided by this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.     (b) This Subsection (1) does not apply to facilities that are exempt under Section 26-21-7.       (2) A license issued under this chapter is not assignable or transferable.     (3) The current license shall at all times be posted in each health care facility in a place readily visible and accessible to the public.     (4)   (a) The department may issue a license for a period of time not to exceed 12 months from the date of issuance for an abortion clinic and not to exceed 24 months from the date of issuance for other health care facilities that meet the provisions of this chapter and department rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.     (b) Each license expires at midnight on the day designated on the license as the expiration date, unless previously revoked by the department.     (c) The license shall be renewed upon completion of the application requirements, unless the department finds the health care facility has not complied with the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.       (5) A license may be issued under this section only for the operation of a specific facility at a specific site by a specific person.     (6) Any health care facility in operation at the time of adoption of any applicable rules as provided under this chapter shall be given a reasonable time for compliance as determined by the committee.    Amended by Chapter 74, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-9 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 9 - Application for license -- Information required -- Public records.

26-21-9. Application for license -- Information required -- Public records.    (1) An application for license shall be made to the department in a form prescribed by the department. The application and other documentation requested by the department as part of the application process shall require such information as the committee determines necessary to ensure compliance with established rules.     (2) Information received by the department in reports and inspections shall be public records, except the information may not be disclosed if it directly or indirectly identifies any individual other than the owner or operator of a health facility (unless disclosure is required by law) or if its disclosure would otherwise constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.     (3) Information received by the department from a health care facility, pertaining to that facility's accreditation by a voluntary accrediting organization, shall be private data except for a summary prepared by the department related to licensure standards.    Amended by Chapter 297, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-11 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 11 - Violations -- Denial or revocation of license -- Restricting or prohibiting new admissions -- Monitor.

26-21-11. Violations -- Denial or revocation of license -- Restricting or prohibiting new admissions -- Monitor.  If the department finds a violation of this chapter or any rules adopted pursuant to this chapter the department may take one or more of the following actions:  (1) serve a written statement of violation requiring corrective action, which shall include time frames for correction of all violations;     (2) deny or revoke a license if it finds:   (a) there has been a failure to comply with the rules established pursuant to this chapter;     (b) evidence of aiding, abetting, or permitting the commission of any illegal act; or     (c) conduct adverse to the public health, morals, welfare, and safety of the people of the state;       (3) restrict or prohibit new admissions to a health care facility or revoke the license of a health care facility for:   (a) violation of any rule adopted under this chapter; or     (b) permitting, aiding, or abetting the commission of any illegal act in the health care facility;       (4) place a department representative as a monitor in the facility until corrective action is completed;     (5) assess to the facility the cost incurred by the department in placing a monitor;     (6) assess an administrative penalty as allowed by Subsection 26-23-6(1)(a); or     (7) issue a cease and desist order to the facility.    Amended by Chapter 209, 1997 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-11.1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 11.1 - Failure to follow certain health care claims practices -- Penalties.

 Effective 5/8/2018  26-21-11.1. Failure to follow certain health care claims practices -- Penalties.    (1) The department may assess a fine of up to $500 per violation against a health care facility that violates Section 31A-26-313.     (2) The department shall waive the fine described in Subsection (1) if:   (a) the health care facility demonstrates to the department that the health care facility mitigated and reversed any damage to the insured caused by the health care facility or third party's violation; or     (b) the insured does not pay the full amount due on the bill that is the subject of the violation, including any interest, fees, costs, and expenses, within 120 days after the day on which the health care facility or third party makes a report to a credit bureau or takes an action in violation of Section 31A-26-313.      Amended by Chapter 203, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-12 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 12 - Issuance of new license after revocation -- Restoration.

26-21-12. Issuance of new license after revocation -- Restoration.    (1) If a license is revoked, the department may issue a new license only after it determines by inspection that the facility has corrected the conditions that were the basis of revocation and that the facility complies with all provisions of this chapter and applicable rules.     (2) If the department does not renew a license because of noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted under this chapter, the department may issue a new license only after the facility complies with all renewal requirements and the department determines that the interests of the public will not be jeopardized.    Amended by Chapter 209, 1997 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-13 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 13 - License issued to facility in compliance or substantial compliance with chapter and rules.

26-21-13. License issued to facility in compliance or substantial compliance with chapter and rules.    (1) The department shall issue a standard license for a health care facility which is found to be in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with all applicable rules adopted by the committee.     (2) The department may issue a provisional or conditional license for a health care facility which is in substantial compliance if the interests of the public will not be jeopardized.    Amended by Chapter 114, 1990 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-13.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 13.5 - Intermediate care facilities for people with an intellectual disability -- Licensing.

26-21-13.5. Intermediate care facilities for people with an intellectual disability -- Licensing.    (1)   (a) It is the Legislature's intent that a person with a developmental disability be provided with an environment and surrounding that, as closely as possible, resembles small community-based, homelike settings, to allow those persons to have the opportunity, to the maximum extent feasible, to exercise their full rights and responsibilities as citizens.     (b) It is the Legislature's purpose, in enacting this section, to provide assistance and opportunities to enable a person with a developmental disability to achieve the person's maximum potential through increased independence, productivity, and integration into the community.       (2) After July 1, 1990, the department may only license intermediate care beds for people with an intellectual disability in small health care facilities.     (3) The department may define by rule "small health care facility" for purposes of licensure under this section and adopt rules necessary to carry out the requirements and purposes of this section.     (4) This section does not apply to the renewal of a license or the licensure to a new owner of any facility that was licensed on or before July 1, 1990, and that licensure has been maintained without interruption.    Amended by Chapter 366, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-13.6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 13.6 - Rural hospital -- Optional service designation.

26-21-13.6. Rural hospital -- Optional service designation.    (1) The Legislature finds that:   (a) the rural citizens of this state need access to hospitals and primary care clinics;     (b) financial stability of remote-rural hospitals and their integration into remote-rural delivery networks is critical to ensure the continued viability of remote-rural health care; and     (c) administrative simplicity is essential for providing large benefits to small-scale remote-rural providers who have limited time and resources.       (2) After July 1, 1995, the department may grant variances to remote-rural acute care hospitals for specific services currently required for licensure under general hospital standards established by department rule.     (3) For purposes of this section, "remote-rural hospitals" are hospitals that are in a county with less than 20 people per square mile.    Enacted by Chapter 321, 1995 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-14 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 14 - Closing facility -- Appeal.

26-21-14. Closing facility -- Appeal.    (1) If the department finds a condition in any licensed health care facility that is a clear hazard to the public health, the department may immediately order that facility closed and may prevent the entrance of any resident or patient onto the premises of that facility until the condition is eliminated.     (2) Parties aggrieved by the actions of the department under this section may obtain an adjudicative proceeding and judicial review.    Amended by Chapter 114, 1990 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-15 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 15 - Action by department for injunction.

26-21-15. Action by department for injunction.  Notwithstanding the existence of any other remedy, the department may, in the manner provided by law, upon the advice of the attorney general, who shall represent the department in the proceedings, maintain an action in the name of the state for injunction or other process against any person or governmental unit to restrain or prevent the establishment, conduct, management, or operation of a health care facility which is in violation of this chapter or rules adopted by the committee.  Amended by Chapter 114, 1990 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-16 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 16 - Operating facility in violation of chapter a misdemeanor.

26-21-16. Operating facility in violation of chapter a misdemeanor.  In addition to the penalties in Section 26-23-6, any person owning, establishing, conducting, maintaining, managing, or operating a health care facility in violation of this chapter is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.  Amended by Chapter 347, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-17 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 17 - Department agency of state to contract for certification of facilities under Social Security Act.

26-21-17. Department agency of state to contract for certification of facilities under Social Security Act.  The department is the sole agency of the state authorized to enter into a contract with the United States government for the certification of health care facilities under Title XVIII and Title XIX of the Social Security Act, and any amendments thereto.  Amended by Chapter 114, 1990 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-19 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 19 - Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act not amended.

26-21-19. Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act not amended.  The provisions of this chapter do not amend, affect, or alter the provisions of Title 31A, Chapter 28, Guaranty Associations.  Amended by Chapter 242, 1985 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-20 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 20 - Requirement for hospitals to provide statements of itemized charges to patients.

26-21-20. Requirement for hospitals to provide statements of itemized charges to patients.    (1) For purposes of this section, "hospital" includes:   (a) an ambulatory surgical facility;     (b) a general acute hospital; and     (c) a specialty hospital.       (2) A hospital shall provide a statement of itemized charges to any patient receiving medical care or other services from that hospital.     (3)   (a) The statement shall be provided to the patient or the patient's personal representative or agent at the hospital's expense, personally, by mail, or by verifiable electronic delivery after the hospital receives an explanation of benefits from a third party payer which indicates the patient's remaining responsibility for the hospital charges.     (b) If the statement is not provided to a third party, it shall be provided to the patient as soon as possible and practicable.       (4) The statement required by this section:   (a) shall itemize each of the charges actually provided by the hospital to the patient;     (b)   (i) shall include the words in bold "THIS IS THE BALANCE DUE AFTER PAYMENT FROM YOUR HEALTH INSURER"; or     (ii) shall include other appropriate language if the statement is sent to the patient under Subsection (3)(b); and       (c) may not include charges of physicians who bill separately.       (5) The requirements of this section do not apply to patients who receive services from a hospital under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.     (6) Nothing in this section prohibits a hospital from sending an itemized billing statement to a patient before the hospital has received an explanation of benefits from an insurer. If a hospital provides a statement of itemized charges to a patient prior to receiving the explanation of benefits from an insurer, the itemized statement shall be marked in bold: "DUPLICATE: DO NOT PAY" or other appropriate language.    Amended by Chapter 11, 2009 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-21 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 21 - Authentication of medical records.

26-21-21. Authentication of medical records.  Any entry in a medical record compiled or maintained by a health care facility may be authenticated by identifying the author of the entry by:  (1) a signature including first initial, last name, and discipline; or     (2) the use of a computer identification process unique to the author that definitively identifies the author.    Enacted by Chapter 31, 1992 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-22 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 22 - Reporting of disciplinary information -- Immunity from liability.

26-21-22. Reporting of disciplinary information -- Immunity from liability.  A health care facility licensed under this chapter which reports disciplinary information on a licensed nurse to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing within the Department of Commerce as required by Section 58-31b-702 is entitled to the immunity from liability provided by that section.  Enacted by Chapter 288, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 26-21-24 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 21 - Health Care Facility Licensing and Inspection Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 24 - Prohibition against bed banking by nursing care facilities for Medicaid reimbursement.

26-21-24. Prohibition against bed banking by nursing care facilities for Medicaid reimbursement.    (1) For purposes of this section:   (a) "bed banking" means the designation of a nursing care facility bed as not part of the facility's operational bed capacity; and     (b) "nursing care facility" is as defined in Subsection 26-21-23(1).       (2) Beginning July 1, 2008, the department shall, for purposes of Medicaid reimbursement under Chapter 18, Part 1, Medical Assistance Programs, prohibit the banking of nursing care facility beds.    Enacted by Chapter 347, 2008 General Session