R432-1-11. Medical Cannabis Designated Caregiver

(1) An assisted living facility, nursing care facility or general acute hospital employee may become a designated caregiver for a patient or resident in accordance with Section 26B-4-214. (2) If a licensee listed in Subsection R432-1-12(1) designates one or more individuals as a patient or resident designated caregiver, the licensee shall develop and enforce policies and procedures that outline: (a) rules for patient or resident medical cannabis use in the facility; (b) responsibilities of the designated employee regarding receipt, documentation and administration of the medical cannabis; and (c) storage and access to medical cannabis. (3) A licensee that employs a designated caregiver shall maintain a current list of the designation assignments to provide to the department upon request. (4) A licensee shall notify prospective patients or residents and their responsible person regarding the facility's designated caregiver policy for any patient or resident who requests: (a) to possess medical cannabis; (b) to have medical cannabis administered; or (c) for the facility to receive medical cannabis in a shipment.