Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Human Services
Title R501 - Human Services Program Licensing
Rule R501-1 - General Provisions for Licensure
Section R501-1-8 - Program Physical Facilities and Safety
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 501-1-8
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The licensee shall ensure:
(a) the appearance and cleanliness of the
building and grounds are maintained and free from health and fire
hazards;
(b) any appliances,
plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and furnishings are maintained in operating order
and in a clean and safe condition;
(c) fire drills in non-outpatient programs
are conducted at least quarterly and documented, including feedback regarding
response time and process;
(d) a
phone that can be used to call 911 is always available on-site when clients are
present;
(e) bathroom facilities
for staff and clients allow for individual privacy and afford reasonable
accommodation based on gender identity;
(f) each bathroom is properly equipped with
toilet paper, paper towels or a dryer, and soap;
(g) each bathroom is ventilated by mechanical
means or equipped with a window that opens;
(h) non-prescription medication, if stored
on-site, is stored in original manufacturer's packaging together with the
manufacturer's directions and warnings; and
(i) prescription medication, if stored
on-site, is stored in original pharmacy packaging or individual pharmacy bubble
pack together with the pharmacy label, directions, and warnings.
(2) The licensee shall accommodate a client with physical disabilities as needed or appropriately refer to comparable services.
(3) The licensee shall maintain medication and potentially hazardous items on-site lawfully, responsibly, and with consideration of the safety and risk level of the population served to include locked storage for each medication and hazardous chemical that is not in active use.
(4) The licensee shall maintain a first aid kit that contains at least:
(a) bandages of
different sizes;
(b)
tweezers;
(c) antiseptic;
and
(d) disposable sterile
gloves.
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