The Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Facility Licensing, aims to ensure that nursing facilities in Utah meet federal health and safety standards. It utilizes Civil Money Penalty (CMP) funds to support projects that enhance the quality of life and care for nursing facility residents.
This grant program seeks to fund projects that benefit nursing facility residents in Utah through the utilization of Civil Money Penalty (CMP) funds. These funds are collected as fines from nursing facilities that fail to comply with federal health and safety regulations. The grant encourages applications from nursing facility providers, stakeholders, and other organizations for quality improvement initiatives. Such initiatives should employ current and sound evidence-based practices to improve the care and life quality of nursing facility residents, focusing on areas beyond the scope of normal facility operations. Allowable uses of CMP funds include support for residents in closed or decertified facilities, relocation assistance, enhancement of resident and family councils, facility improvement initiatives, training for improved care, and activities to enhance quality of life and social interaction.