Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R432 - Health Care Facility Licensing
Rule R432-725 - Personal Care Agency Rule
Section R432-725-4 - Definitions

(a) "Licensed health care professional" means a registered nurse, physician assistant, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician licensed by the Utah Department of Commerce who has education and experience to assess and evaluate the health care needs of the resident.

(b) A "Personal Care Agency" consists of two or more individuals providing personal care services on a visiting basis.

(c) "Personal Care Services" means any service provided to assist an individual with activities of daily living or other tasks which do not require the direct intervention or supervision of a licensed healthcare professional. These tasks may include those health care services which may be performed by an unlicensed individual without delegation by a health care provider Section 58- 1-307.1 and Subsection R156-31b-701a(1).

(d) "Service Agreement" means a written agreement for services between the client and the personal care provider that outlines how the services are to be provided.

(e) "Transportation Services Agency" means an agency that provides transportation and does not provide any Personal Care Services.