- (1) The licensee may allow a resident to keep household pets such as dogs, cats, birds, fish, and hamsters if permitted by local ordinance and by facility policy.
- (2) The licensee shall ensure any pet is kept clean and disease-free.
- (3) The licensee shall ensure any pet's environment is kept clean.
- (4) The licensee shall ensure any small pet, such as a bird or hamster, is kept in an appropriate enclosure.
- (5) The licensee may not permit a pet that displays aggressive behavior in the facility.
- (6) The licensee shall ensure that any pet that is kept at the facility or is a frequent visitor has current vaccinations.
- (7) Upon approval of the administrator, a family member may bring a resident's pets to visit.
- (8) Each licensee that permits birds shall have procedures that prevent the transmission of psittacosis. The licensee shall ensure that procedures involve the minimum handling and placing of droppings into a closed plastic bag for disposal.
- (9) The licensee may not permit pets in central food preparation, storage, or dining areas, or in any area where their presence would create a significant health or safety risk to others.
KEY: health care facilities
Date of Last Change: November 13, 2025
Notice of Continuation: February 7, 2024
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202