1. (1) "Aged individual" means an individual who is 60 years of age or older.
2. (2) "Certification for direct patient access" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-238.
3. (3) "Corporation" means an entity that has a business interest or connection to covered providers and employs at least one individual who provides consultative services that may result in direct patient access.
4. (4) "Covered body" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-238.
5. (5) "Covered contractor" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-238.
6. (6) "Covered employer" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-238.

7. (7) "Covered individual" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-238.

   1. (a) A covered individual includes:

      1. (i) any transportation staff; and
      2. (ii) any volunteer.
   2. (b) A covered individual does not include a student directly supervised by a member of the staff of the covered body or the student's instructor.
8. (8) "Covered provider" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-238.
9. (9) "DACS" means Direct Access Clearance System.
10. (10) "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Services.
11. (11) "Direct patient access" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-238.
12. (12) "Disabled individual" means an individual who has limitations with two or more major life activities, including caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and employment.
13. (13) "Division" means the Division of Licensing and Background Checks under the department.
14. (14) "Engage" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-238.
15. (15)(a) "Long-term care hospital" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-238.
16. (16) "Nursing assistant" means an individual who performs duties under the supervision of a nurse, including a certified nurse aid, nurse aide, or personal care aide.
17. (17) "OBP" means the Office of Background Processing in the division under the department.
18. (18) "OL" means the Office of Licensing in the division under the department.
19. (19) "Patient" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-238.
20. (20) "Rap back system" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-238.
21. (21) "Resident" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-238.
22. (22) "Residential setting" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-238.
23. (23) "Volunteer" means the same as defined in Section 26B-2-238.

Terms used in this rule are defined in Rule R380-600. Additionally:

KEY: health care facilities, background screening, background check

Date of Last Change: January 20, 2026

Notice of Continuation: January 23, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202