Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R432 - Health Care Facility Licensing
Rule R432-100 - General Hospital Standards
Section R432-100-32 - Pet Therapy
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 432-100-32
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) If a licensee utilizes pet therapy, household pets such as dogs, cats, birds, fish, and hamsters may be permitted if:
(a) pets are
clean and disease free;
(b) the
immediate environment of the pets is clean;
(c) small pets are kept in appropriate
enclosures;
(d) pets that are not
confined and are kept under leash control or voice control;
(e) pets that are kept at the hospital, or
are frequent visitors, have current vaccinations, including rabies, as
recommended by a licensed veterinarian; and
(f) a licensee with birds has procedures in
place that protect patients, staff, and visitors from psittacosis.
(2) A licensee that permits pets to remain overnight shall have policies and procedures for the care, housing and feeding, and for the proper storage of pet food and supplies.
(3) The licensee shall not permit pets in any area where their presence would create a significant health or safety hazard or nuisance to others.
(4) The licensee shall not permit pets in food preparation and storage areas.
(5) Individuals caring for pets shall not have patient care or food handling responsibilities.
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