Utah Code 26A-1-126. Medical reserve corps
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26A-1-126. Medical reserve corps.
(1) | In addition to the duties listed in Section 26A-1-114, a local health department may establish a medical reserve corps in accordance with this section. |
(a) | a single county local health department; |
(b) | a multicounty local health department; |
(c) | a united local health department; or |
(d) | a multicounty united local health department. See Utah Code 26A-1-102 |
(2) | The purpose of a medical reserve corps is to enable a local health authority to respond with appropriate health care professionals to a national, state, or local emergency, a public health emergency as defined in Section 26B-7-301, or a declaration by the president of the United States or other federal official requesting public health related activities. |
(4) | For purposes of this section, a medical reserve corps may include persons who:
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(6) | The local department of health may access the Division of Professional Licensing database for the purpose of determining if a person’s current or expired license to practice in the state was in good standing. |
(7) | The local department of health shall maintain a registry of persons who are members of a medical reserve corps. The registry of the medical reserve corps shall be made available to the public and to the Division of Professional Licensing. |
Amended by Chapter 327, 2023 General Session