Section R501-1-15 - Program Staffing(1) The licensee shall ensure adequate staffing to safely supervise the current population, including adding more staff than required by the usual staffing ratio as needed to manage behaviors, dynamics, and individual client treatment and supervision needs.(2) The licensee shall identify a manager or qualified designee who is immediately available when the program is in operation or there is a qualified and trained substitute when the manager is absent or unavailable.(3) A licensee that offers clinical services shall employ or consult with licensed professional staff that include an individual who is familiar with the program and the needs of each client.(4) The licensee shall ensure that before allowing a direct care staff to work unsupervised they have an approved background clearance except as excluded in Section R501-14-17;(5) A licensee who serves clients with substance use disorder shall ensure each staff is screened for tuberculosis.(6) A licensee who serves a client with substance use disorder may not offer, entice, refer, or recommend medical cannabis as treatment for substance use disorder.(7) A licensee who manages, stores, or administers client medication shall identify a medical professional to oversee the medication management, medication oversight, and staff training regarding medication management and administration.(8) The licensee shall ensure that each person involved with the prescription, administration, or dispensing of controlled substances maintains appropriate medical or pharmacy licenses and DEA registration numbers as described in the 21 CFR Part 1301.(9) The licensee shall create and maintain personnel information for each staff member, contracted employee, and volunteer.(10) The licensee shall ensure that personnel information includes: (a) any applicable qualification, experience, certification, or license;(b) any approved and current office background clearance, except as excluded in Rule R501-14;(c) a provider code of conduct that is signed by the staff member, contracted employee, or volunteer;(d) any pre-service and annual training records with the date completed, topic, and the individual's signed acknowledgment of training completion;(e) any grievances or complaints made by or against the individual and actions taken by the program; and(f) each crisis intervention or critical incident report involving the individual.(11) The licensee shall ensure that at least one CPR and First Aid-certified staff member is available when staff and clients are present unless a currently licensed healthcare professional is present.Utah Admin. Code R501-1-15
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-02, effective 1/6/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-08, effective 4/5/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-06, effective 3/2/2023Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-01, effective 12/19/2023