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2021 Utah Code
Title 62A - Utah Human Services Code
Chapter 2 - Licensure of Programs and Facilities
Section 118 - Administrative inspections.
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UT Code § 62A-2-118 (2021)
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Effective 5/5/2021
62A-2-118. Administrative inspections.
Amended by Chapter 400, 2021 General Session
62A-2-118. Administrative inspections.
- (1)
- (a) Subject to Subsection (1)(b), the office may, for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with this chapter, enter and inspect on a routine basis the facility of a licensee.
- (b)
- (i) The office shall enter and inspect a congregate care program at least once each calendar quarter.
- (ii) At least two of the inspections described in Subsection (1)(b)(i) shall be unannounced.
- (c) If another government entity conducts an inspection that is substantially similar to an inspection conducted by the office, the office may conclude the inspection satisfies an inspection described in Subsection (1)(b).
- (2) Before conducting an inspection under Subsection (1), the office shall, after identifying the person in charge:
- (a) give proper identification;
- (b) request to see the applicable license;
- (c) describe the nature and purpose of the inspection; and
- (d) if necessary, explain the authority of the office to conduct the inspection and the penalty for refusing to permit the inspection as provided in Section 62A-2-116.
- (3) In conducting an inspection under Subsection (1), the office may, after meeting the requirements of Subsection (2):
- (a) inspect the physical facilities;
- (b) inspect and copy records and documents;
- (c) interview officers, employees, clients, family members of clients, and others; and
- (d) observe the licensee in operation.
- (4) An inspection conducted under Subsection (1) shall be during regular business hours and may be announced or unannounced.
- (5) The licensee shall make copies of inspection reports available to the public upon request.
- (6) The provisions of this section apply to on-site inspections and do not restrict the office from contacting family members, neighbors, or other individuals, or from seeking information from other sources to determine compliance with this chapter.
Amended by Chapter 400, 2021 General Session
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