Full text of Utah Utah Code § 31b-201 — Board., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31b-201. Board.
Effective 10/1/2024 58-31b-201.
Board.
(1)
There is created the Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives that consists of the following members:
(a)
five nurses in a manner as may be further defined in division rule;
(b)
two nurse midwives as defined in Section 58-44a-102; and
(c)
two members of the public.
(2)
The board shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section 58-1-201.
(3)
The board shall:
(a)
carry out the duties and responsibilities described in Sections 58-1-202 and 58-1-203 with respect to this chapter and Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act; and
(b)
recommend to the division minimum standards for educational programs qualifying a person for licensure or certification under this chapter and Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act;
(c)
recommend to the division denial, approval, or withdrawal of approval regarding educational programs that meet or fail to meet the established minimum standards; and
(d)
designate one of its members on a permanent or rotating basis to:
(i)
assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the conduct of an individual licensed under this chapter or Chapter 44a, Nurse Midwife Practice Act; and
(ii)
advise the division in its investigation of these complaints.
(4)
A board member who has, under Subsection (3)(d), reviewed a complaint or advised in its investigation may be disqualified from participating with the board when the board serves as a presiding officer in an adjudicative proceeding concerning the complaint.
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