- (1) The licensee may allow patients to keep household pets such as dogs, cats, birds, fish, and hamsters if permitted by local ordinances.
(2) The licensee shall ensure that:
- (a) each pet is clean and disease-free;
- (b) each pet that is not confined is under leash control or voice control;
- (c) each pet that resides at the facility has documented current vaccinations;
- (d) the pet environment is clean; and
- (e) each small pet is in an appropriate enclosure.
(3)(a) Upon approval of the hospice administrator, a family member may bring a patient's pets to visit.
- (b) The hospice administrator shall ensure that the visiting pets have current vaccinations.
(4)(a) A licensee that allows birds shall have procedures that prevent the transmission of psittacosis.
- (b) Procedures shall ensure minimal handling of droppings and placing of droppings into a closed plastic bag for disposal.
- (5) Pets may not be permitted in food preparation, storage, or central 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: February 18, 2025
Notice of Continuation: August 13, 2021
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202; 26B-2-204