1. (1) Each licensee shall ensure that nursing services are provided commensurate with the needs of the patients served.
2. (2) The licensee shall ensure any non-medical patient services are under the general direction of the director of nursing, except as exempted by facility policy.
3. (3) Nursing service personnel shall maintain a current Utah license and are responsible to plan and deliver nursing care, and assist with treatments and procedures.

4. (4) The licensee shall provide equipment in good working order to meet the needs of patients.

   1. (a) The licensee shall ensure the facility has the type and amount of equipment indicated in facility policy and approved by the medical director.

   2. (b) The licensee shall ensure the following equipment is available to the operating suite:

      1. (i) emergency call system;
      2. (ii) cardiac monitor;
      3. (iii) ventilation support system;
      4. (iv) defibrillator;
      5. (v) suction equipment;
      6. (vi) equipment for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Airway Management;
      7. (vii) portable oxygen; and
      8. (viii) emergency cart.

KEY: health care facilities

Date of Last Change: August 10, 2023

Notice of Continuation: September 1, 2025

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