R429-2-1. Purpose and Authority

(1) This rule establishes the requirement for designated facilities to have a patient safety program and effective internal patient safety processes for specified problems. The reporting under this rule will also help the department and health care providers to understand patterns of system failures in the health care delivery system and, where appropriate, to recommend statewide improvements to reduce the incidence of patient injuries. It limits access to identifiable health information that facilities report to the department under this rule. (2) This rule is authorized by Section 26B-8-407 and Subsections 26B-1-202(26), 26B-7-202(1), 26B-1-202(29), and 26B-1-202(30).