Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R432 - Health Care Facility Licensing
Rule R432-100 - General Hospital Standards
Section R432-100-6 - Governing Body
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) Each licensee shall have a governing body hereinafter called the board.
(2) The board members are legally responsible for the conduct of the hospital staff. The board members are also responsible for the appointment of the medical staff and an administrator assigned to carry out the requirements of Section R432-100-7.
(3) The licensee shall ensure that the board is organized in accordance with the articles of incorporation or bylaws that specify:
(4) The board members shall meet not less than quarterly, and shall keep written minutes of meetings and actions, and distribute copies to members of the board.
(5) The board members shall employ a competent executive officer or administrator and vest this person with authority and responsibility for carrying out board policies. The board shall define the executive officer or administrator's qualifications, responsibilities, authority, and accountability in writing.
(6) The board, through its officers, committees, medical and other staff, shall: