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  • (1) The division shall maintain a database for reports of vulnerable adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation made pursuant to this part.
  • (2) The database shall include:
    • (a) the names and identifying data of the alleged abused, neglected, or exploited vulnerable adult and the alleged perpetrator;
    • (b) information regarding whether or not the allegation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation was found to be:
      • (i) supported;
      • (ii) inconclusive;
      • (iii) without merit; or
      • (iv) for reports for which the finding is made before May 5, 2008:
        • (A) substantiated; or
        • (B) unsubstantiated; and
    • (c) any other information that may be helpful in furthering the purposes of this part, as determined by the division.
  • (3) Information obtained from the database may be used only:
    • (a) for statistical summaries compiled by the department that do not include names or other identifying data;
    • (b) where identification of an individual as a perpetrator may be relevant in a determination regarding whether to grant or deny a license, privilege, or approval made by:
      • (i) the department;
      • (ii) the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing;
      • (iii) the Bureau of Licensing, within the Department of Health;
      • (iv) the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness, within the Department of Health, or a designee of the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness;
      • (v) any government agency specifically authorized by statute to access or use the information in the database; or
      • (vi) an agency of another state that performs a similar function to an agency described in Subsections (3)(b)(i) through (iv); or
    • (c) as otherwise specifically provided by law.




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