58-15-301.  Licensure requirements.

(1)  An applicant for a license under this chapter shall submit to the division a written application in a form prescribed by the division.

Terms Used In Utah Code 58-15-301

  • Administrator: means a person who is charged with the general administration of a health facility, regardless of whether:
(a) the person has an ownership interest in the facility; or
(b) the person's functions and duties are shared with one or more persons. See Utah Code 58-15-101
  • Board: means the Health Facility Administrators Licensing Board created in Section 58-15-201. See Utah Code 58-15-101
  • Health facility: means a skilled nursing facility, an intermediate care facility, or an intermediate care facility for individuals with an intellectual disability. See Utah Code 58-15-101
  • Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
    • (2)  After July 1, 1985, all new applicants are required to have the education or experience requirements as established by rule and as approved by the division.

    (3)  The applicant shall pay to the department a fee in an amount determined by the department in accordance with Section 63J-1-504 for:

    (a)  admission to the examination;

    (b)  an initial license; and

    (c)  a renewal license.

    (4) 

    (a)  The applicant shall pass a written examination in subjects determined by the board.

    (b)  Upon the applicant passing the examination described in Subsection (4)(a) and paying the license fee described in Subsection (3), the board shall recommend issuance to the applicant of a license to practice as a health facility administrator.

    (5) 

    (a)  A temporary license may be issued without examination to a person who meets the requirements established by statute and by rule for an administrator.

    (b)  A temporary license may be issued only:

    (i)  to fill a position of administrator that unexpectedly becomes vacant; and

    (ii)  for a single period of six months or less.

    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 415, 2022 General Session

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