1. (1) The administrator shall employ qualified personnel who are competent to perform their respective duties, services, and functions.

2. (2) The administrator shall develop written policies and procedures that address the following:

   1. (a) job descriptions, qualifications, validation of licensure or certificates of completion for each position held;
   2. (b) orientation for direct and contract employees;
   3. (c) criteria for, and frequency of, performance evaluations;
   4. (d) work schedules, method and period of payment, benefits such as sick leave, vacation, and insurance;
   5. (e) frequency and documentation of in-service training;
   6. (f) contents of personnel files; and
   7. (g) emergency and after-hours care policies and procedures that are made available to the client and family.
3. (3) Each employee shall be licensed, certified, or registered as required by the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing.
4. (4) The licensee shall document that staff have been trained annually in the reporting requirements for suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

KEY: health care facilities

Date of Last Change: July 6, 2023

Notice of Continuation: August 13, 2021

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