Medical Spa Safety Act
Current Law
Utah does not have a comprehensive medical spa law. Utah law states a medical spa cannot advertise itself as one unless it employs a physician or APRN. A physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner must evaluate the patient prior to treatment. For nonablative cosmetic medical procedures, the physician, nurse practitioner, or independent physician assistant must directly supervise an esthetician or LPN or provide general supervision to an RN or master esthetician. The supervisor's name must be displayed at the facility, and the patient must receive written communication on who is providing the procedure.
Opportunities for Improvement
Utah would benefit from enacting the Medical Spa Safety Act, which would explicitly regulate medical spas, prevent conflicting Board opinions, and reduce confusion for patients and practitioners.
Sources
Utah Code 58-1-506
Utah Code 58-1-507