1. (1) A provider may offer treatment through a referral or through the provider's own program by voluntary client participation.
2. (2) Each provider that offers treatment shall obtain the appropriate categorical Department of Health and Human Services (department) license for that treatment.
3. (3) Each provider serving an individual experiencing homelessness in a setting with a contracted service provider shall identify each key decision maker and service provider that is associated with the license application and accountable for compliance with licensing rules within the licensed setting.
4. (4) A provider may not require consent to treatment as a condition of admission.
5. (5) The provider shall provide evidence of ongoing coordination with any appropriate local health authority regarding managing communicable diseases within the licensed setting.

6. (6) The provider shall train staff regarding:

   1. (a) various types of communicable diseases;
   2. (b) recognizing signs and symptoms of communicable diseases; and
   3. (c) steps to take when a potential disease is identified or an outbreak occurs.

7. (7) The provider shall develop, implement, and comply with safe practices that ensure:

   1. (a) client health, safety, and supervision;
   2. (b) the needs of the client population are met, including needs for food, hydration, laundry, medication, and medical care; and
   3. (c) there is no conflict with any administrative rule or statute.

KEY: human services, licensing

Date of Last Change: June 22, 2026

Notice of Continuation: February 28, 2025

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-104; 26B-2-124; 26B-2-124.1