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RHTP SHIFT Grant Information and Application

August 2026

Utah BEMS RHTP SHIFT Initiative The Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (BEMS) has officially launched the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) SHIFT Initiative. To ensure all agencies have access to the most up-to-date resources, the official application portal, comprehensive FAQs, and our 5-year strategic roadmap are hosted on the main Department of Public Safety (DPS) […]

Utah EMS Licensing Update: Application Processing Backlog ⚠️

July 2025

⚠️ Utah EMS Licensing Update: Application Processing Backlog We are currently experiencing a four-week backlog in processing applications due to high volume. We appreciate your patience as our team works diligently to process all submissions. Please do not come to our office or contact us with status inquiries, as this slows the application process down […]

The Utah Newborn Safe Haven Law: What You Need to Know

October 2024

The Utah Newborn Safe Haven Law is a law that lets birth parents or someone they choose to legally and anonymously give up custody of their newborn at any hospital in Utah. This law was made to prevent unsafe abandonments of newborns. Why would someone use the Safe Haven Law? There are many reasons why […]