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UT Code § 26-7-1 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 7 - Health Promotion and Risk Reduction|Section 1 - Identification of major risk factors by department -- Education of public -- Establishment of programs.

26-7-1. Identification of major risk factors by department -- Education of public -- Establishment of programs.  The department shall identify the major risk factors contributing to injury, sickness, death, and disability within the state and where it determines that a need exists, educate the public regarding these risk factors, and the department may establish programs to reduce or eliminate these factors except that such programs may not be established if adequate programs exist in the private sector.  Amended by Chapter 297, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 26-7-2 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 7 - Health Promotion and Risk Reduction|Section 2 - Office of Health Disparities Reduction -- Duties.

26-7-2. Office of Health Disparities Reduction -- Duties.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Multicultural or minority health issue" means a health issue, including a mental and oral health issue, of particular interest to cultural, ethnic, racial, or other subpopulations, including:   (i) disparities in:   (A) disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality, treatment, and treatment response; and     (B) access to care; and       (ii) cultural competency in the delivery of health care.       (b) "Office" means the Office of Health Disparities Reduction created in this section.       (2) There is created within the department the Office of Health Disparities Reduction.     (3) The office shall:   (a) promote and coordinate the research, data production, dissemination, education, and health promotion activities of the following that relate to a multicultural or minority health issue:   (i) the department;     (ii) local health departments;     (iii) local mental health authorities;     (iv) public schools;     (v) community-based organizations; and     (vi) other organizations within the state;       (b) assist in the development and implementation of one or more programs to address a multicultural or minority health issue;     (c) promote the dissemination and use of information on a multicultural or minority health issue by minority populations, health care providers, and others;     (d) seek federal funding and other resources to accomplish the office's mission;     (e) provide technical assistance to organizations within the state seeking funding to study or address a multicultural or minority health issue;     (f) develop and increase the capacity of the office to:   (i) ensure the delivery of qualified timely culturally appropriate translation services across department programs; and     (ii) provide, when appropriate, linguistically competent translation and communication services for limited English proficiency individuals;       (g) provide staff assistance to any advisory committee created by the department to study a multicultural or minority health issue; and     (h) annually report to the Legislature on its activities and accomplishments.      Amended by Chapter 192, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 26-7-2.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 7 - Health Promotion and Risk Reduction|Section 2.5 - American Indian-Alaska Native Health Office -- Duties.

 Effective 5/12/2020  26-7-2.5. American Indian-Alaska Native Health Office -- Duties.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Health care" means care, treatment, service, or a procedure to improve, maintain, diagnose, or otherwise affect an individual's physical or mental condition.     (b) "Liaison" means the American Indian-Alaska Native Health Liaison appointed under this section.       (2) The executive director shall:   (a) establish an office to address health care of Utah's American Indian-Alaska Native population on and off reservations; and     (b) appoint an individual as the American Indian-Alaska Native Health Liaison who serves as the administrative head of the office under the supervision of the executive director.       (3) The office shall on behalf of the executive director and the department:   (a) promote and coordinate collaborative efforts between the department and Utah's American Indian-Alaska Native population to improve the availability and accessibility of quality health care impacting Utah's American Indian-Alaska Native populations on and off reservations;     (b) interact with the following to improve health disparities for Utah's American Indian-Alaska Native populations:   (i) tribal health programs;     (ii) local health departments;     (iii) state agencies and officials; and     (iv) providers of health care in the private sector;       (c) facilitate education, training, and technical assistance regarding public health and medical assistance programs to Utah's American Indian-Alaska Native populations; and     (d) staff an advisory board by which Utah's tribes may consult with state and local agencies for the development and improvement of public health programs designed to address improved health care for Utah's American Indian-Alaska Native populations on and off the reservation.       (4) The liaison shall annually report the office's activities and accomplishments to the Native American Legislative Liaison Committee created in Section 36-22-1.    Amended by Chapter 236, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 26-7-4 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 7 - Health Promotion and Risk Reduction|Section 4 - Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities.

26-7-4. Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities.    (1) As used in this section, "URADD" means the Utah Registry of Autism and Developmental Disabilities.     (2) The department may enter into an agreement with:   (a) the University of Utah or another person for the operation of URADD; and     (b) a person to conduct a public education campaign to:   (i) improve public awareness of the early warning signs of autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities; and     (ii) promote the early identification of autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities.         (3) URADD shall consist of a database that collects information on people in the state who have an autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability.     (4) The purpose of URADD is to assist health care providers to:   (a) determine the risk factors and causes of autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities;     (b) plan for and develop resources, therapies, methods of diagnoses, and other services for people with an autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability;     (c) facilitate measuring and tracking of treatment outcomes;     (d) gather statistics relating to autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities; and     (e) improve coordination and cooperation between agencies and other programs that provide services to people with an autism spectrum disorder or a developmental disability.      Enacted by Chapter 72, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 26-7-7 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 7 - Health Promotion and Risk Reduction|Section 7 - Radon awareness campaign.

 Effective 7/1/2015  26-7-7. Radon awareness campaign.  The department shall, in consultation with the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control, develop a statewide electronic awareness campaign to educate the public regarding:  (1) the existence and prevalence of radon gas in buildings and structures;     (2) the health risks associated with radon gas;     (3) options for radon gas testing; and     (4) options for radon gas remediation.    Amended by Chapter 451, 2015 General Session
UT Code § 26-7-9 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 7 - Health Promotion and Risk Reduction|Section 9 - Online public health education module.

 Effective 5/14/2019  26-7-9. Online public health education module.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Health care provider" means the same as that term is defined in Section 78B-3-403.     (b) "Nonimmune" means that a child or an individual:   (i) has not received each vaccine required in Section 53G-9-305 and has not developed a natural immunity through previous illness to a vaccine-preventable disease, as documented by a health care provider;     (ii) cannot receive each vaccine required in Section 53G-9-305; or     (iii) is otherwise known to not be immune to a vaccine-preventable disease.       (c) "Vaccine-preventable disease" means an infectious disease that can be prevented by a vaccination required in Section 53G-9-305.       (2) The department shall develop an online education module regarding vaccine-preventable diseases:   (a) to assist a parent of a nonimmune child to:   (i) recognize the symptoms of vaccine-preventable diseases;     (ii) respond in the case of an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease;     (iii) protect children who contract a vaccine-preventable disease; and     (iv) prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases;       (b) that contains only the following:   (i) information about vaccine-preventable diseases necessary to achieve the goals stated in Subsection (2)(a), including the best practices to prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases;     (ii) recommendations to reduce the likelihood of a nonimmune individual contracting or transmitting a vaccine-preventable disease; and     (iii) information about additional available resources related to vaccine-preventable diseases and the availability of low-cost vaccines;       (c) that includes interactive questions or activities; and     (d) that is expected to take an average user 20 minutes or less to complete, based on user testing.       (3) In developing the online education module described in Subsection (2), the department shall consult with individuals interested in vaccination or vaccine-preventable diseases, including:   (a) representatives from organizations of health care professionals; and     (b) parents of nonimmune children.       (4) The department shall make the online education module described in Subsection (2) publicly available to parents through:   (a) a link on the department's website;     (b) county health departments, as that term is defined in Section 26A-1-102;     (c) local health departments, as that term is defined in Section 26A-1-102;     (d) local education agencies, as that term is defined in Section 53E-1-102; and     (e) other public health programs or organizations.      Amended by Chapter 186, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 26-7-11 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 7 - Health Promotion and Risk Reduction|Section 11 - Hepatitis C Outreach Pilot Program.

 Affected by 63I-1-226 on 7/1/2028  Effective 5/12/2020  26-7-11. Hepatitis C Outreach Pilot Program.    (1) As used in this section, "Hepatitis C outreach organization" means a private nonprofit organization that:   (a) has an established relationship with individuals who are at risk of acquiring acute Hepatitis C;     (b) helps individuals who need Hepatitis C treatment, but who do not qualify for payment of the treatment by the Medicaid program or another health insurer, to obtain treatment;     (c) has the infrastructure necessary for conducting Hepatitis C assessment, testing, and diagnosis, including clinical staff with the training and ability to provide:   (i) specimen collection for Hepatitis C testing;     (ii) clinical assessments;     (iii) consultation regarding blood-borne diseases; and     (iv) case management services for patient support during Hepatitis C treatment; or       (d) has a partnership with a health care facility that can provide clinical follow-up and medical treatment following Hepatitis C rapid antibody testing and confirmatory testing.       (2) There is created within the department the Hepatitis C Outreach Pilot Program.     (3) Before September 1, 2020, the department shall, as funding permits, make grants to Hepatitis C outreach organizations in accordance with criteria established by the department under Subsection (4).     (4) Before July 1, 2020, the department shall make rules, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to:   (a) create application requirements for a grant from the program;     (b) establish criteria for determining:   (i) whether a grant is awarded, including criteria that ensure grants are awarded to areas of the state, including rural areas, that would benefit most from the grant; and     (ii) the amount of a grant; and       (c) specify reporting requirements for the recipient of a grant under this section.       (5) Before October 1, 2021, and before October 1 every year thereafter, the department shall submit a report to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee and the Social Services Appropriations Subcommittee on the outcomes of the Hepatitis C Outreach Pilot Program.    Enacted by Chapter 429, 2020 General Session  Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number also enacted in SB37, Chapter 347, HB208, Chapter 186, HB295, Chapter 201, and HB419, Chapter 221.
UT Code § 26-7-12 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 7 - Health Promotion and Risk Reduction|Section 12 - Drinking while pregnant prevention media and education campaign.

 Effective 5/12/2020  26-7-12. Drinking while pregnant prevention media and education campaign.    (1) As used in this section, "restricted account" means the Drinking While Pregnant Prevention Media and Education Campaign Restricted Account created in Section 32B-2-308.     (2) The department shall:   (a) create guidelines for how money in the restricted account for a media and education campaign can be used;     (b) include in the guidelines established under this Subsection (2) that a media and education campaign is:   (i) carefully researched and developed; and     (ii) appropriate for target groups.         (3)   (a) Subject to appropriation from the Legislature, the department shall expend money from the restricted account to direct and fund one or more media and education campaigns designed to reduce the consumption of alcohol while pregnant.     (b) The department shall:   (i) conduct the media and education campaign in accordance with the guidelines established under Subsection (2); and     (ii) submit to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee annually by no later than October 1, a written report detailing:   (A) the use of the money for the media and education campaigns conducted under this Subsection (3); and     (B) the impact and result of the use of the money during the previous fiscal year ending June 30.          Enacted by Chapter 186, 2020 General Session  Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of section number also enacted in SB37, Chapter 347, HB220, Chapter 429, HB295, Chapter 201, and HB419, Chapter 221.
UT Code § 26-7-14 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 7 - Health Promotion and Risk Reduction|Section 14 - Study on violent incidents and fatalities involving substance abuse -- Report.

 Affected by 63I-1-226 on 12/31/2027  Effective 7/1/2020  26-7-14. Study on violent incidents and fatalities involving substance abuse -- Report.    (1) As used in this section:   (a) "Drug overdose event" means an acute condition, including a decreased level of consciousness or respiratory depression resulting from the consumption or use of a controlled substance, or another substance with which a controlled substance or alcohol was combined, that results in an individual requiring medical assistance.     (b) "Substance abuse" means the misuse or excessive use of alcohol or other drugs or substances.     (c) "Violent incident" means:   (i) aggravated assault as described in Section 76-5-103;     (ii) child abuse as described in Section 76-5-109;     (iii) an offense described in Title 76, Chapter 5, Part 2, Criminal Homicide;     (iv) an offense described in Title 76, Chapter 5, Part 4, Sexual Offenses;     (v) a burglary offense described in Sections 76-6-202 through 76-6-204.5;     (vi) an offense described in Title 76, Chapter 6, Part 3, Robbery;     (vii) a domestic violence offense, as defined in Section 77-36-1; and     (viii) any other violent offense, as determined by the department.         (2) In 2021 and continuing every other year, the department shall provide a report before October 1 to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee regarding the number of:   (a) violent incidents and fatalities that occurred in the state during the preceding calendar year that, at the time of occurrence, involved substance abuse;     (b) drug overdose events in the state during the preceding calendar year; and     (c) recommendations for legislation, if any, to prevent the occurrence of the events described in Subsections (2)(a) and (b).       (3) Before October 1, 2020, the department shall:   (a) determine what information is necessary to complete the report described in Subsection (2) and from which local, state, and federal agencies the information may be obtained;     (b) determine the cost of any research or data collection that is necessary to complete the report described in Subsection (2);     (c) make recommendations for legislation, if any, that is necessary to facilitate the research or data collection described in Subsection (3)(b), including recommendations for legislation to assist with information sharing between local, state, federal, and private entities and the department; and     (d) report the findings described in Subsections (3)(a) through (c) to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee.       (4) The department may contract with another state agency, private entity, or research institution to assist the department with the report described in Subsection (2).    Amended by Chapter 4, 2020 Special Session 5
UT Code § 26-8c-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 8c - Ems Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact|Section 101 - Title.

 Effective 5/10/2016  26-8c-101. Title.  This chapter is known as the "EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact." Enacted by Chapter 97, 2016 General Session
UT Code § 26-8d-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 8d - Utah Statewide Stroke and Cardiac Registry Act|Section 101 - Title.

 Effective 5/8/2018  26-8d-101. Title.  This chapter is known as the "Utah Statewide Stroke and Cardiac Registry Act." Enacted by Chapter 104, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 26-8d-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 8d - Utah Statewide Stroke and Cardiac Registry Act|Section 102 - Statewide stroke registry.

 Effective 5/8/2018  26-8d-102. Statewide stroke registry.    (1) The department shall establish and supervise a statewide stroke registry to:   (a) analyze information on the incidence, severity, causes, outcomes, and rehabilitation of stroke;     (b) promote optimal care for stroke patients;     (c) alleviate unnecessary death and disability from stroke;     (d) encourage the efficient and effective continuum of patient care, including prevention, prehospital care, hospital care, and rehabilitative care; and     (e) minimize the overall cost of stroke.       (2) The department shall utilize the registry established under Subsection (1) to assess:   (a) the effectiveness of the data collected by the registry; and     (b) the impact of the statewide stroke registry on the provision of stroke care.       (3)   (a) The department shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to establish:   (i) the data elements that general acute hospitals shall report to the registry; and     (ii) the time frame and format for reporting.       (b) The data elements described in Subsection (3)(a)(i) shall include consensus metrics consistent with data elements used in nationally recognized data set platforms for stroke care.     (c) The department shall permit a general acute hospital to submit data required under this section through an electronic exchange of clinical health information that meets the standards established by the department under Section 26-1-37.       (4) A general acute hospital shall submit stroke data in accordance with rules established under Subsection (3).     (5) Data collected under this section shall be subject to Chapter 3, Health Statistics.     (6) No person may be held civilly liable for providing data to the department in accordance with this section.    Enacted by Chapter 104, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 26-8d-103 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 8d - Utah Statewide Stroke and Cardiac Registry Act|Section 103 - Statewide cardiac registry.

 Effective 5/8/2018  26-8d-103. Statewide cardiac registry.    (1) The department shall establish and supervise a statewide cardiac registry to:   (a) analyze information on the incidence, severity, causes, outcomes, and rehabilitation of cardiac diseases;     (b) promote optimal care for cardiac patients;     (c) alleviate unnecessary death and disability from cardiac diseases;     (d) encourage the efficient and effective continuum of patient care, including prevention, prehospital care, hospital care, and rehabilitative care; and     (e) minimize the overall cost of cardiac care.       (2) The department shall utilize the registry established under Subsection (1) to assess:   (a) the effectiveness of the data collected by the registry; and     (b) the impact of the statewide cardiac registry on the provision of cardiac care.       (3)   (a) The department shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to establish:   (i) the data elements that general acute hospitals shall report to the registry; and     (ii) the time frame and format for reporting.       (b) The data elements described in Subsection (3)(a)(i) shall include consensus metrics consistent with data elements used in nationally recognized data set platforms for cardiac care.     (c) The department shall permit a general acute hospital to submit data required under this section through an electronic exchange of clinical health information that meets the standards established by the department under Section 26-1-37.       (4) A general acute hospital shall submit cardiac data in accordance with rules established under Subsection (3).     (5) Data collected under this section shall be subject to Chapter 3, Health Statistics.     (6) No person may be held civilly liable for providing data to the department in accordance with this section.    Enacted by Chapter 104, 2018 General Session
UT Code § 26-8d-104 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 26 - Utah Health Code|Chapter 8d - Utah Statewide Stroke and Cardiac Registry Act|Section 104 - Stroke registry advisory committee.

 Effective 5/14/2019  26-8d-104. Stroke registry advisory committee.    (1) There is created within the department a stroke registry advisory committee.     (2) The stroke registry advisory committee created in Subsection (1) shall:   (a) be composed of individuals knowledgeable in adult and pediatric stroke care, including physicians, physician assistants, nurses, hospital administrators, emergency medical services personnel, government officials, consumers, and persons affiliated with professional health care associations;     (b) advise the department regarding the development and implementation of the stroke registry;     (c) assist the department in evaluating the quality and outcomes of the stroke registry; and     (d) review and comment on proposals and rules governing the statewide stroke registry.      Amended by Chapter 349, 2019 General Session