DOPL Database update

Of 95 new records on Utah professionals disciplined by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing in June and July, more than half pertain to individuals and firms in the construction trades. Search the UtahsRight.com database on license sanctions back to 2009, at http://extras.sltrib.com/DOPL_search

Updated Professional Licensing Citations for June

A Salt Lake City massage therapist voluntarily surrendered his license in June after the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing reported he touched a female client inappropriately. The therapist is one of 52 licensed professionals who were given citations by DOPL in Utah during the month of June.
Go to http://extras.sltrib.com/DOPL_search/ to find licensing actions and disciplinary sanctions taken against individuals working in over 100 licensed professions in Utah since 2009.
Other professional sanctioned in June include pharmacists from Lehi and Draper, each sanctioned for running an unlicensed pharmacy. The pharmacists were each fined $8,000, with $4,000 of that suspended.
A tile company based in Salem had its license placed on probation for four years in June after DOPL determined the company was delinquent on taxes. Professionals ranging from dentists and veterinarians to cosmetologists and construction companies are all searchable by city, profession, company, or name, via a link on UtahsRight.com

Most Disciplinary Actions Against Nurse’s Since 2009

The Utah Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing’s monthly list of sanctions against licensed Utah professionals shows more new disciplinary orders for registered nurses in April 2011 than any month since June 2009. Search disciplinary records against licensed professionals in nursing, cosmetology, dentistry and more with UtahsRight.com’s DOPL database http://bit.ly/gOdLLR

Updated Professional Licensing Citations

A dentist in Bicknell, Utah had his license revoked when he issued false prescriptions to himself, family members and staff. An armed security guard lost his license due to a mental health condition. A construction contractor in Salt Lake County has various probationary conditions on his license for delinquent taxes. Go to http://extras.sltrib.com/DOPL_search/ to find licensing actions and disciplinary sanctions taken against individuals working in over 100 licensed professions in Utah since 2009. From physicians to cosmetologists, veterinarians to armed security guards–all searchable by profession type, company, city, or name.

Childcare Citations Database

UtahsRight.com has compiled data going back to 2005 on child care inspection reports, infractions and citations across the state. Users can search by provider name or browse the entire database by visiting http://utahsright.com/h_childcare.php

Actions Against Licensed Professionals

Finding actions taken against licensed professionals in the state of Utah just got a lot easier with UtahsRight.com’s new database of disciplinary actions. Go to http://extras.sltrib.com/DOPL_search/ for detailed information on over 100 licensed professions–from physicians to cosmetologists, veterinarians to armed security guards–all searchable by profession type, company, city, or name. The database is updated monthly, as supplied by DOPL. Follow these links for licensing actions taken against real estate professionals and child care providers.
Real Estate: http://utahsright.com/h_realestate.php
Child Care: http://utahsright.com/h_childcare.php

Review citations for your local childcare provider

Childcare providers listed in this database average over 5 citations each, with more than 50 providers tallying 20 or more total citations since 2005. The most common rules violated by Utah childcare providers are listed below. To search citations for your local daycare provider, go to http://utahsright.com/h_childcare.php

Most common childcare infractions:

6-5(3):06
After a license or certificate is issued or renewed, within five days of a new covered individual becoming involved with a child care facility, the child care facility licensee or certificate holder must submit the identifying information. A fingerprint card, waiver and fee, prepared either by the local law enforcement agency or an agency approved by local law enforcement, shall also be submitted unless an exception is granted

100-21(3)(c):06
The adult transporting children shall: ensure that each child being transported is wearing an appropriate individual safety restraint.

100-11(8):06
Infants and toddlers may be included in mixed age groups only when 8 or fewer children are present at the center.

100-9(1)(h)(i)(A)-(H):06
The provider shall maintain the following records on-site for review by the Department: records for each currently enrolled child, including the following: an admission form containing the following information for each child: (A) name; (B) date of birth; (C) date of enrollment; (D) the parent`s name, address, and phone number, including a daytime phone number; (E) the names of people authorized by the parent to pick up the child; (F) the name, address and phone number of a person to be contacted in the event of an emergency if the provider is unable to contact the parent; (G) the name, address, and phone number of an out of area/state emergency contact person for the child, if available; and (H) current emergency medical treatment and emergency medical transportation releases with the parent`s signature.

100-7(3):02
All caregivers who provide direct services in a child care center shall be at least 18 years of age or have completed high school or a GED. In addition to the required staff ratios, child care services may be provided by an individual who is 16 years old, if he works under the direct supervision of a caregiver at least 18 years old, who has completed 20 hours of in-service training and meets all licensing requirements.

100-11(1):06
The provider shall ensure that caregivers provide and maintain direct supervision of all children at all times.

100-12(3)(c):02
All indoor playground equipment, for example slides and climbers, shall be surrounded by cushioning materials, such as mats, in a six foot fall zone. The cushioning material shall meet the standards of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), current edition for all equipment over three feet.

100-23(6):06
Caregivers shall clean and disinfect the diapering surface after each diaper change.

100-11(4):06
The licensee shall maintain the minimum caregiver to child ratios and group sizes in Table 5 for single age groups of children.

100-22(3):06
All animals at the facility shall have current immunizations for all vaccine preventable diseases that are transmissible to humans. The center shall have documentation of the vaccinations.