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Current as of May 05, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) Upon learning of an act of unlawful or unprofessional conduct as defined in Section 58-61-102 by a person licensed or registered under this chapter or an individual not licensed or registered under this chapter who engaged in acts or practices regulated under this chapter, which results in disciplinary action by a licensed health care facility, professional practice group, or professional society, or which results in a significant adverse impact upon the public health, safety, or welfare, the following shall report the conduct in writing to the division within 10 days after learning of the disciplinary action or the conduct, unless the individual or person knows it has been reported:
(a) a licensed health care facility or an organization in which an individual licensed or registered under this chapter engaged in practice;
(b) an individual licensed or registered under this chapter; or
(c) a professional society or organization whose membership individuals licensed or registered under this chapter and that has the authority to discipline or expel a member for acts of unprofessional conduct or unlawful conduct.
(2) Any individual who reports acts of unprofessional or unlawful conduct by an individual licensed or registered under this chapter is immune from liability arising out of the disclosure to the extent the individual furnishes the information in good faith and without malice.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 58. Occupations and Professions § 58-61-712. Reporting of unprofessional or unlawful conduct--Immunity from liability - last updated May 05, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-58-occupations-and-professions/ut-code-sect-58-61-712/
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