|
11-3-11
Section 11-3-11 Powers and duties generally. (a) The county commission shall have authority:
(1) To direct, control, and maintain the property of the county as it may deem expedient according
to law, and in this direction and control it has the sole power to locate the courts in the
rooms of the courthouse and to designate the rooms to be occupied by the officers entitled
to rooms therein, including the circuit judge if resident in the county, and to change the
location of the courts and the designation of the rooms for officers as it may deem best and
most expedient, and this shall be done by order of the county commission entered upon the
minutes of the county commission at a regular meeting of the county commission. In the event
the courthouse is inadequate to supply office rooms for such officers, the county commission
may lease such office rooms in a convenient location in the county site and pay the rental
from the county fund. (2) To levy a general tax, for general county...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/11-3-11.htm - 9K - Match Info - Similar pages
25-4-10
Section 25-4-10 Employment. (a) Subject to other provisions of this chapter, "employment"
means: (1) Any service performed prior to January 1, 1978, which was employment as defined
in this section prior to such date and, subject to the other provisions of this section, services
performed for remuneration after December 31, 1977, including service in interstate commerce,
by: a. Any officer of a corporation; or b. Any individual who, under the usual common law
rules applicable in determining the employer-employee relationship, has the status of an employee;
or c. Any individual other than an individual who is an employee under paragraphs a. or b.
of this subdivision (1) who performs services for remuneration for any person: 1. As an agent-driver
or commission-driver engaged in distributing meat products, bakery products, beverages (other
than milk) or laundry or dry cleaning services for a principal; 2. As a traveling or city
salesman engaged upon a full-time basis in the solicitation on...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/25-4-10.htm - 38K - Match Info - Similar pages
22-13A-7
Section 22-13A-7 Advisory Panel on Osteoporosis. The Interagency Council on Osteoporosis shall
establish and coordinate an Advisory Panel on Osteoporosis which shall provide non-governmental
input regarding the Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Education Program. The membership
of the panel shall include, but is not limited to, persons with osteoporosis, women's health
organizations, public health educators, osteoporosis experts, providers of osteoporosis health
care, persons knowledgeable in health promotion and education, and representatives of national
osteoporosis organizations or their state or regional affiliates. (Acts 1995, No. 95-259,
p. 435, ยง7.)...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-13A-7.htm - 976 bytes - Match Info - Similar pages
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...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-13A-6.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
22-13A-5
Section 22-13A-5 Needs assessment; list of services and providers. (a) The department shall
conduct a needs assessment to identify any or all of the following: (1) Research being conducted
within the state. (2) Available technical assistance and educational materials and programs
nationwide. (3) The level of public and professional awareness about osteoporosis. (4) The
needs of osteoporosis patients, their families, and caregivers. (5) Needs of health care providers,
including physicians, nurses, managed care organizations, and other health care providers.
(6) The services available to the osteoporosis patient. (7) Existence of osteoporosis treatment
programs. (8) Existence of osteoporosis support groups. (9) Existence of rehabilitation services.
(10) The number and location of bone density testing equipment. (b) Based on the needs assessment,
the department shall develop and maintain a list of osteoporosis-related services and osteoporosis
health care providers with specialization in...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-13A-5.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
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....
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-11A-111.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
22-11A-38
Section 22-11A-38 Notification of third parties of disease; rules; who may be notified; liability;
confidentiality; disclosure of information for certain criminal proceedings; penalty. (a)
The State Committee of Public Health is hereby authorized to establish the rules by which
exceptions may be made to the confidentiality provisions of this article and establish rules
for notification of third parties of such disease when exposure is indicated or a threat to
the health and welfare of others. All notifications authorized by this section shall be within
the rules established pursuant to this subsection. (b) Physicians and hospital administrators
or their designee may notify pre-hospital transport agencies and emergency medical personnel
of a patient's contagious condition. In case of a death in which there was a known contagious
disease, the physician or hospital administrator or their designee may notify the funeral
home director. (c) The attending physician or the State Health Officer...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-11A-38.htm - 5K - Match Info - Similar pages
22-21B-4
Section 22-21B-4 Participation in a health care service that violates the conscience of health
care provider; written objection; liability. (a) A health care provider has the right not
to participate, and no health care provider shall be required to participate, in a health
care service that violates his or her conscience when the health care provider has objected
in writing prior to being asked to provide such health care services. (b) When objecting in
writing in accordance with this chapter, no health care provider shall be civilly, criminally,
or administratively liable for declining to participate in a health care service that violates
his or her conscience except when failure to do so would immediately endanger the life of
a patient. (c) It shall be unlawful for any person, health care provider, health care institution,
public or private institution, public official, or any board which certifies competency in
medical or health care specialties to discriminate against any health...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-21B-4.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
22-5C-3
Section 22-5C-3 Palliative Care Information and Education Program. (a) There is created a statewide
Palliative Care Information and Education Program in the State Health Department. The purpose
of the palliative care information and education program is to maximize the effectiveness
of palliative care initiatives in the state by ensuring that comprehensive and accurate information
and education about palliative care is available to the public, health care providers, and
health care facilities. The department shall publish on its website information and resources,
including links to external resources, about palliative care for the public, health care providers,
and health care facilities. This information shall include, but not be limited to, continuing
educational opportunities for health care providers; information about palliative care delivery
in the home and in other primary, secondary, and tertiary environments; and consumer educational
materials and referral information for...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-5C-3.htm - 2K - Match Info - Similar pages
22-50-82
Section 22-50-82 Development of educational programs and services; instructors and training.
(a) Subject to Section 22-50-84, the Department of Public Health may develop educational programs
and services concerning Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and related diseases. These programs
and services shall be offered to individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or related
diseases, the families of these individuals, and the general public. (b)(1) The department
may provide instructors to train and provide support to each of the following: a. Members
of the families of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or similar diseases. b.
Health care providers who provide care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia,
or similar diseases at the home of the individual or a member of the family of the individual,
or a similar residential location. c. Other caregivers who provide care for individuals with
Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or similar diseases at the home of the...
alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/22-50-82.htm - 1K - Match Info - Similar pages
|