DAR File No. 27524

Health, Health Care Financing, Coverage and Reimbursement Policy

R414-7B

Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 27524
Filed: 11/03/2004, 09:03
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

This rule is authorized under Section 26-1-5 which grants the Utah Department of Health the power to adopt, amend, or rescind rules which shall have the force and effect of law. In addition, Section 26-18-3 requires the Department to administer the Medicaid program. Furthermore, 42 CFR 483.75 requires a nurse aide to be properly trained in a State-approved nurse aide training and competency evaluation program.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No written or oral comments have been received regarding this rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule should be continued because it establishes clear certification requirements that enable nurse aides to provide quality services to residents of nursing facilities.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Craig Devashrayee at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6641, by FAX at 801-538-6099, or by Internet E-mail at cdevashrayee@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Scott D. Williams, Executive Director

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE:

• Please see the DISCLAIMER regarding information available from state web pages.

For questions regarding the content or application of this rule, please contact Craig Devashrayee at the above address, by phone at 801-538-6641, by FAX at 801-538-6099, or by Internet E-mail at cdevashrayee@utah.gov

For questions about the rulemaking process, please contact the Division of Administrative Rules (801-538-3764). Please Note: The Division of Administrative Rules is NOT able to answer questions about the content or application of these administrative rules.