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9-16-90
Section 9-16-90 Environmental protection performance standards. (a) Any permit issued
pursuant to this article to conduct surface mining operations shall require that such surface
coal mining operations will meet all applicable performance standards of this article, and
such other requirements as the regulatory authority shall promulgate. (b) General performance
standards shall be applicable to all surface coal mining and reclamation operations and shall
require the operation as a minimum to: (1) Conduct surface coal mining operations so as to
maximize the utilization and conservation of the solid fuel resource being recovered so that
reaffecting the land in the future through surface coal mining can be minimized; (2) Restore
the land affected to a condition capable of supporting the uses which it was capable of supporting
prior to any mining, or higher or better uses of which there is reasonable likelihood, so
long as such use or uses do not present any actual or probable hazard to...
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22-11A-111
Section 22-11A-111 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following terms shall
have the following meanings: (1) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Public Health. (2)
BOARD. The State Board of Health. (3) COUNCIL. The Health Care Data Advisory Council. (4)
DATA. Patient information submitted by health care facilities to the Department of Public
Health necessary to carry out the requirements of this article. The information required to
be reported by health care facilities to the department shall be based upon the Federal Centers
for Disease Control and Preventions National Healthcare Safety Network definitions of hospital-acquired
infections and the guidelines for reporting. (5) HEALTH CARE FACILITY. General, critical access,
and specialized hospitals licensed pursuant to Section 22-21-20. (6) HEALTH CARE FACILITY
ACQUIRED INFECTIONS. A localized or systemic condition that: a. Results from adverse reaction
to the presence of an infectious agent or agents or its toxins. b....
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22-50-11
Section 22-50-11 Department - Additional and cumulative powers. The Department of Mental
Health is given hereby the following additional and cumulative powers through its commissioner:
(1) It is authorized and directed to set up state plans for the purpose of controlling and
treating any and all forms of mental and emotional illness and any and all forms of mental
retardation and shall divide the state into regions, districts, areas or zones, which need
not be geographic areas, but shall be areas for the purpose of establishing priorities and
programs and for organizational and administrative purposes in accordance with these state
plans. (2) It is designated and authorized to supervise, coordinate, and establish standards
for all operations and activities of the state related to mental health and the providing
of mental health services; and it is authorized to receive and administer any funds available
from any source for the purpose of acquiring building sites for, constructing,...
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22-13A-6
Section 22-13A-6 Interagency Council on Osteoporosis. (a) The department shall establish
an Interagency Council on Osteoporosis. The State Health Officer, or his or her designee,
shall chair the interagency council. The council shall have representatives from appropriate
state departments and agencies, including, but not limited to, the entities with responsibility
for aging, health care reform implementation, education, public welfare, and programs for
women. (b) The council shall be responsible for all of the following: (1) Coordinate osteoporosis
programs conducted by or through the department. (2) Establish a mechanism for sharing information
on osteoporosis among all officials and employees involved in carrying out osteoporosis-related
programs. (3) Review and coordinate the most promising areas of education, prevention, and
treatment concerning osteoporosis. (4) Assist the department and other offices in developing
and coordinating plans for education and health promotion on...
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22-11A-112
Section 22-11A-112 Health care facility acquired infection data collection and dissemination.
(a) The board, upon consultation with and approval of the council, shall establish and maintain
a system for the protection, collection, and dissemination of health care facility acquired
infection data. (b) The health care facility acquired infection data collection, and dissemination
shall become operational within 12 months after the State Health Officer certifies to the
Governor in writing that the department has sufficient funds to finance its development, implementation,
and operation. (c) The department may contract for any services needed to carry out the provisions
of this article. (Act 2009-490, p. 900, §3.)...
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22-5C-2
Section 22-5C-2 State Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life. (a) Not
later than November 23, 2015, the State Health Department shall establish a State Advisory
Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life within the department. (b) The council membership
shall be appointed by the State Health Officer and shall include interdisciplinary palliative
care medical, nursing, social work, pharmacy, and spiritual professional expertise; patient
and family caregiver advocate representation, and any other relevant appointees the State
Health Officer determines appropriate. The State Health Officer shall consider the racial,
gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state when appointing members.
Membership shall specifically include health professionals having palliative care work experience
or expertise in palliative care delivery models in a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and
community settings such as acute care, long-term care, and hospice and with...
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22-13-51
Section 22-13-51 Establishment and purpose of programs. The department shall establish
programs for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer awareness for the following purposes:
(1) Reducing morbidity and mortality from breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer through
prevention, early detection, and treatment. (2) Making breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer
screening services available to underserved and uninsured individuals throughout the state,
especially those whose economic circumstances or geographic locations limit access to screening
facilities. (3) Raising public awareness about breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer. (4)
Collecting, classifying, and analyzing relevant research information and data concerning breast,
cervical, and colorectal cancer. (5) Serving as a resource for information regarding breast,
cervical, and colorectal cancer. (Act 2010-587, p. 1318, §2.)...
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22-13A-4
Section 22-13A-4 Establishment and promotion of program; duties of officer; strategies
for raising public awareness and educating consumers and professionals. (a) The State Department
of Health, hereinafter referred to as "the department," shall establish, promote,
and maintain an osteoporosis prevention and treatment education program in order to raise
public awareness, educate consumers, educate and train health professionals, teachers, and
human service providers, and for other purposes. (b) For purposes of administering this chapter,
the State Health Officer shall do all of the following: (1) Provide sufficient staff to implement
the Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Education Program. (2) Provide appropriate training
for staff of the Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Education Program. (3) Identify the
appropriate entities to carry out the program. (4) Base the program on the most up-to-date
scientific information and findings. (5) Work to improve the capacity of...
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22-9A-3
Section 22-9A-3 Appointment of State Registrar of Vital Statistics; duties of State
Registrar. (a) The board shall appoint the State Registrar of Vital Statistics, hereinafter
referred to as "State Registrar," in accordance with procedures and practices of
the State Personnel Board. (b) The State Registrar shall perform each of the following functions:
(1) Administer and enforce this chapter and the rules issued hereunder, and issue instructions
for the efficient administration of the system of vital statistics. (2) Direct and supervise
the system of vital statistics and the Office of Vital Statistics and be custodian of its
records. (3) Direct, supervise, and control the activities of all persons when they are engaged
in activities pertaining to the operation of the system of vital statistics. (4) Conduct training
programs to promote uniformity of policy and procedures throughout the state in matters pertaining
to the system of vital statistics. (5) With the approval of the board,...
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38-9C-5
Section 38-9C-5 Providers who contract with agencies or programs required to develop
written policies to ensure rights. All providers who contract or subcontract with any federal,
state, or local agency or program to provide services in the State of Alabama to persons with
developmental disabilities or traumatic brain injury in Alabama shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures to ensure the rights enumerated above are observed by the
provider in discharging its contractual or subcontractual duties and responsibilities. At
a minimum, these policies and procedures shall provide for the following: (1) Affirm and safeguard
the rights stated in this chapter. (2) Provide that prompt, reasonable action be taken to
prevent the potential for further abuse while an investigation is in process. (3) Provide
for a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of abuse, exploitation, or neglect
by trained, experienced personnel delegated with all necessary authority. (4)...
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