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22-5A-2
Section 22-5A-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have
the meanings ascribed to them by this section: (1) ADMINISTRATOR. Any person charged with
the general administration or supervision of a health care, domiciliary or residential facility
without regard to whether such person has an ownership interest in such facility or to whether
such person's functions and duties are shared with one or more other persons. (2) COMMUNITY
OMBUDSMAN. A person selected by an area agency on aging who is then trained and certified
as such by the commission pursuant to Section 22-5A-4. (3) DEPARTMENT. Department of Senior
Services. (4) HEALTH CARE FACILITY. Any skilled nursing facility, intermediate care facility,
domiciliary, boarding home facility or hospital now or hereafter subject to regulation or
licensure by the Bureau of Licensure and Certification of the State Department of Health or
a county department of health which provides any generally accepted facet...
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31-5A-5
Section 31-5A-5 Administration of veterans' homes; appointment of department representative;
duties; compensation; annual report. It shall be the duty of the State Service Commissioner
to appoint a department representative for any Alabama state veterans' home, subject to approval
of the State Board of Veterans' Affairs. The department representative position herein provided
for shall be exempt status (non-merit), and shall be subject to guidelines as established
herein. Each department representative will be appointed on the basis of education, ability,
and experience in the administration of medical facilities and/or nursing homes, without regard
to political affiliations. Each department representative shall perform his duties in accordance
with the rules, guidelines, and general policies as may be established by the State Board
of Veterans' Affairs and as provided in this chapter. Each department representative shall
serve at the pleasure of the State Board of Veterans' Affairs,...
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34-24-58
Section 34-24-58 Decisions, opinions, etc., of utilization review committee privileged. (a)
The decisions, opinions, actions and proceedings rendered, entered or acted upon in good faith
and without malice and on the basis of facts reasonably known or reasonably believed to exist
of any committee of physicians or surgeons, acting as a committee of the Medical Association
of the State of Alabama, or any state, county, or municipal medical association or society,
or as a committee of any licensed hospital or clinic, or the medical staff thereof, undertaken
or performed within the scope and function of such committee as legally defined herein shall
be privileged, and no member thereof shall be liable for such decision, opinion, action, or
proceeding. (b) Within the words and meaning of this section, a committee shall include one
formed or appointed as a utilization review committee, or similar committee, or committee
of similar purpose, to evaluate or review the diagnosis or treatment or...
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20-3-3
Section 20-3-3 Transfer of legend drugs to charitable clinic. (a)(1) Legend drugs, except controlled
substances, dispensed to a patient in a hospital, nursing facility, assisted living facility,
or specialty care assisted living facility may be donated and transferred pursuant to this
section to a charitable clinic to be used by charitable patients free of charge when all of
the following conditions are met: a. The drugs are no longer needed by the original patient.
b. The drugs have been maintained in accordance with United States Pharmacopoeia and National
Formulary storage requirements. c. The drugs were dispensed by unit dose or an individually
sealed dose. d. The drugs have not expired. (2) Legend drugs, except controlled substances,
dispensed to a patient cared for by a hospice care program may be donated and transferred
pursuant to this section to a charitable clinic to be used by charitable patients free of
charge when all of the following conditions are met: a. The drugs are...
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22-21-7
Section 22-21-7 Itemized statement of services rendered to be furnished patient upon request;
provisions of statement; itemization of services and expenses; action by Attorney General;
payment of claims by insurance companies. (a) For the purposes of this section, the term "hospital"
shall mean any hospital in which human patients are given medical care. It shall include all
emergency rooms or outpatient facilities connected thereto. (b) Within 10 days following discharge
or release from confinement in a hospital or nursing home, or within 10 days after the earliest
date at which the expense from the confinement or service may be determined, which in the
case of long-term confinement may be the monthly charge, the hospital or nursing home providing
the service shall submit to the patient, or to his survivor or legal guardian as may be appropriate,
upon written request, an itemized statement detailing in language comprehensible to an ordinary
layman the specific nature of charges or...
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22-9A-1
Section 22-9A-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have
the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) DEAD BODY. A human
body or parts of the human body from the condition of which it reasonably may be concluded
that death occurred. (2) FETAL DEATH. Death prior to the complete expulsion or extraction
from the mother of a product of human conception, irrespective of the duration of pregnancy
and which is not an induced termination of pregnancy. The death is indicated by the fact that
after the expulsion or extraction the fetus does not breathe or show any other evidence of
life, such as beating of the heart, pulsation of the umbilical cord, or definite movement
of voluntary muscles. Heartbeats are to be distinguished from transient cardiac contractions;
respirations are to be distinguished from fleeting respiratory efforts or gasps. (3) FILE.
The presentation of a vital record provided for in this chapter for...
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21-8-5
Section 21-8-5 Duties of Children's Rehabilitation Service. It is the duty of the Children's
Rehabilitation Service, with the advice of the committee, to: (1) Develop standards for determining
eligibility for care and treatment under this chapter. (2) Assist in the development and expansion
of programs for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia and related diseases,
including home care and medical and dental procedures designed to provide maximum control
over bleeding. (3) Extend financial assistance to persons suffering from hemophilia for the
purpose of obtaining blood, blood derivatives and concentrates, and other efficacious agents
for use in hospital, medical and dental facilities, and in the home. (4) Institute and carry
on community educational programs for the detection of hemophilia and for the counseling of
individuals and families. (5) Conduct educational programs for physicians, dentists, hospitals,
regional health departments, and the public concerning...
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22-18-1
Section 22-18-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section: (1) ADVANCED EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TECHNICIAN. Any person 18 years of age or older who satisfies all of the following: a. Has
successfully completed the advanced emergency medical technician course of instruction, or
its equivalent, as approved by the State Board of Health. b. Has passed the state Advanced
EMT examination, as well as having met the requirements for becoming a licensed emergency
medical technician. c. Has been granted a license by the State Board of Health. (2) ADVANCED
LIFE SUPPORT (ALS). The treatment of potentially life-threatening medical emergencies through
the use of invasive medical techniques specified as advanced life support techniques by the
Board of Health, which ordinarily would be performed or provided by licensed physicians, but
which may be performed by emergency medical service personnel during emergencies...
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34-29-130
Section 34-29-130 Permit to purchase, possess, and use certain agents for euthanizing animals.
(a) The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, hereinafter called the board, shall adopt
rules providing for the issuance of permits authorizing the purchase, possession, and use
of sodium pentobarbital, sodium pentobarbital with lidocaine, or other similar agents at facilities
approved by the board that are operated for the collection and care of stray, neglected, abandoned,
or unwanted dogs and cats, or federally licensed wildlife rehabilitation centers, for the
purpose of euthanizing injured, sick, or abandoned animals which are in their lawful possession.
The rules shall set forth guidelines for the proper storage and handling of the substances
and other provisions as may be necessary to ensure that these drugs are used solely for the
purpose set forth in this section. The rules shall also provide for an application or inspection
fee and an annual renewal fee. (b) Any facility...
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22-13A-8
Section 22-13A-8 Department authorized to replicate programs and enter into contracts with
organizations with expertise. (a) The department may replicate and use successful osteoporosis
programs and enter into contracts and purchase materials or services, or both, from organizations
with appropriate expertise and knowledge of osteoporosis for services and materials which
may include any of the following: (1) Educational information and materials on the causes,
prevention, detection, treatment, and management of osteoporosis. (2) Training of staff. (3)
Physician and health care professional education and training, and clinical conferences. (4)
Conference organization and staffing. (5) Regional office development and staffing. (6) Nominations
for advisory panels. (7) Support group development. (8) Consultation. (9) Resource library
facilities. (10) Training home health aides and nursing home personnel. (11) Training teachers.
(b) The department may enter into an agreement to work with a...
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