11-58-1
Section 11-58-1 Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) CLINICAL FACILITIES. Real property for the location or better utilization of a medical clinic, buildings, parking areas, garages, storage facilities, outbuildings, machinery, equipment, furniture, and fixtures useful or desirable in the operation of a medical clinic. (2) DOMICILIARY CARE FACILITY. Homes for the aged, intermediate institutions, and related institutions, whose primary purpose is to furnish room, board, laundry, personal care, and other nonmedical services, regardless of what it may be named or called, for not less than 24 hours in any week to three or more individuals not related by blood or marriage to the owner or administrator. This kind of care implies sheltered protection and supervised environment for persons, who because of age or disabilities, are incapable of living...
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22-18-60
Section 22-18-60 Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ACCS. The Alabama Community College System. (2) ASSOCIATIONS. The Alabama Association of Rescue Squads or the Alabama Association of Volunteer Fire Departments. (3) EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL (EMSP). All recognized levels of personnel licensed by the Alabama Department of Public Health, who have met all primary and/or renewal educational requirements set by the Alabama Department of Public Health, and are allowed to provide medical care within the level of their scope of practice granted by the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) within the Alabama Department of Public Health. (4) FIRE COLLEGE. The Alabama Fire College. (5) STUDENT. A student enrolled in an emergency medical services certification program at a member institution of the Alabama Community College System, the Alabama Fire College, or the University of South Alabama. (6) VOLUNTEER...
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22-52-17
Section 22-52-17 Public facilities other than Department of Mental Health not required to perform mental evaluations; exceptions. Notwithstanding any other language in this article, the following limitations shall apply. No public facility other than the Department of Mental Health may be required (as distinguished from authorized) by the probate court to perform any mental evaluation of a person sought to be committed for use in any final commitment hearing except: (1) In an emergency case wherein no other source or agency which is funded or mandated by federal law, state law or both to provide such services is objectively capable of performing such evaluation within the time limit imposed by law; or (2) In an emergency case wherein no other source or agency operates to perform such evaluation in such emergency case, a public hospital may be required to accept a person sought to be committed for the provision of hospital care, if such person is admitted to the public hospital or other...
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2-27-30
Section 2-27-30 Establishment and operation; policy committee and executive committee therefor. The commissioner and state Department of Agriculture and Industries shall have authority to provide for the establishment and operation of a laboratory to obtain reliable analysis of raw and processed agricultural products, the materials used in production of agricultural products for harmful pesticide residues for the protection of public health and interest, to aid in developing and expanding markets for agricultural products, the protection and production of fish and wildlife, and the use of recreational areas as related to pesticide residues. In connection therewith, there shall be established a policy committee to be composed of the following: (1) The Director, Alabama Cooperative Extension Service, who shall be chairman of the committee; (2) The Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Industries; (3) The Director, Alabama Experiment Station System; (4) The State Health...
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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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22-2A-3
Section 22-2A-3 Program and procedures; exceptions; competitive bidding. (a) The State Health Officer may develop, maintain, and implement a program and procedures to do the following: (1) Aggregate or negotiate the purchase of pharmaceuticals for pharmaceutical programs for state agencies, as defined herein, or joining a multi-state pooling initiative, or both, and (2) maximize savings, rebates, and discounts from suppliers on pharmaceutical purchases under any pharmaceutical program enumerated in this chapter. The State Board of Health shall promulgate rules and regulations for the purpose of implementing this chapter with the approval of the chief executive officers of the departments and agencies administering a pharmaceutical program. (b) Subdivision (1) of subsection (a) shall not apply to state insurance plans that provide reimbursement for the purchase of pharmaceuticals to public employees. (c) All purchase contracts for pharmaceuticals for pharmaceutical programs for state...
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22-4-2
Section 22-4-2 Definitions. When used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: (1) STATE BOARD OF HEALTH. The statutory agency of the State of Alabama operative in the field of general health matters and performing the duties and exercising the powers as set forth in the statutory provisions relating thereto. (2) STATEWIDE HEALTH COORDINATING COUNCIL. The advisory council established pursuant to this article which shall advise the State Board of Health on matters relating to health planning and resource development. (3) HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY. An entity which is organized and operated under the provisions of Title XV of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. ยงยง 3001 et seq.) and is responsible for the health planning and development in a health service area designated by the Governor. (4) HEALTH SERVICE AREA. A geographical area designated by the Governor as being appropriate...
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27-21A-3
Section 27-21A-3 Issuance of certificate of authority. (a)(1) Upon receipt of an application for issuance of a certificate of authority, the commissioner shall forthwith transmit copies of such application and accompanying documents to the State Health Officer. (2) The State Health Officer shall determine whether the applicant for a certificate of authority, with respect to health care services to be furnished: a. Has demonstrated the willingness and potential ability to assure that such health care services will be provided in a manner to assure both availability and accessibility of adequate personnel and facilities and in a manner enhancing availability, accessibility, and continuity of service; b. Has arrangements, established in accordance with the regulations promulgated by the State Health Officer, for an on-going quality assurance program concerning health care processes and outcomes; and c. Has a procedure, established in accordance with regulations of the State Health...
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31-9B-3
Section 31-9B-3 Providing of information; requirements for emergency and disaster planning provisions; immunity. (a) All appropriate agencies and community-based service providers, including, but not limited to, home health care providers, hospices, community mental health centers, and related facilities, but not including health care facilities which provide inpatient care to include general and specialized hospitals including ancillary services, skilled nursing facilities, intermediate care facilities, or any assisted living facility, shall provide information on the number of individuals with medical needs and shall assist the State Health Department in the establishment of programs to increase the awareness of medical needs shelters, and in educating clients and sponsors or caregivers about the procedures that may be necessary for their safety during disasters. (b) State agencies that regulate or contract with providers of services, or both, for persons with disabilities or...
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22-27-5.2
Section 22-27-5.2 Solid waste landfill moratorium. (a)(1) Notwithstanding any provision of law, until May 31, 2014, neither the department nor any state or local agency may grant any new permits to a new public solid waste landfill facility which is intended to receive waste not generated by the permittee. (2) The moratorium period is necessary in order to allow the department and the Alabama Department of Public Health to review their duties and responsibilities pursuant to the Solid Wastes and Recyclable Materials Management Act. As appropriate, following this review, the department, with input from the Alabama Department of Public Health, shall make recommendations for necessary legislation or undertake rulemaking to implement enhancement identified during the review period. (3) For the purpose of evaluating solid waste landfill management issues facing the state and to allow for the update of the state's comprehensive solid waste management plan to identify and provide for the...
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