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22-10A-2
Section 22-10A-2 Diagnostic facilities, genetic counseling and prenatal testing for genetic
disorders at University of Alabama in Birmingham and University of South Alabama. (a) The
University of Alabama in Birmingham, through its laboratory of medical genetics, and the University
of South Alabama shall expand their respective medical genetics programs to provide diagnostic
facilities, genetic counseling and prenatal testing for genetic disorders. (b) Each shall:
(1) Develop an education program designed to educate physicians and the public concerning
genetic disorders and the availability of this program. (2) Assure that genetic counseling
is available to those Alabama families who need it. This will include those families who have
a member with a birth defect, mental retardation, or other handicapping disorder due to genetic
factors as well as families identified by screening to be at increased risk for having a child
with one of these problems. (3) Formulate a graduated fee...
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22-11A-60
Section 22-11A-60 Definitions. As used in this article, the following words shall have the
following meanings: (1) HEALTH CARE FACILITY. A hospital, nursing home, ambulatory surgical
center, outpatient surgical facility, ambulance service, rescue squad, paid fire department,
volunteer fire department, or any other clinic, office, or facility in which medical, dental,
nursing, or podiatric services are offered. (2) HEALTH CARE WORKER. Physicians, dentists,
nurses, respiratory therapists, phlebotomists, surgical technicians, physician assistants,
podiatrist, dialysis technicians, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, ambulance drivers,
dental hygienists, dental assistants, students in the healing arts, or any other individual
who provides or assists in the provision of medical, dental, or nursing services. (3) HEPATITIS
B VIRUS (HBV) INFECTION. The presence of the HBV as determined by the presence of hepatitis
B(e) antigen for six months or longer or by other means as determined by...
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8-26B-30
Section 8-26B-30 Alabama Athlete Agents Commission. (a) The Alabama Athlete Agents Commission
is continued in existence. The commission shall consist of the Secretary of State and 18 members
to be appointed as follows: (1) One member appointed by the Governor. (2) One member appointed
by the Lieutenant Governor. (3) One member appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(4) The athletic director or an individual appointed by the athletic director at each of the
following institutions of higher education: a. Auburn University. b. University of Alabama,
Tuscaloosa. c. University of South Alabama. d. Alabama State University. e. Alabama A &
M University. f. Tuskegee University. g. Troy University. h. Jacksonville State University.
i. University of North Alabama. j. University of West Alabama. k. Miles College. l. University
of Montevallo. m. University of Alabama, Huntsville. n. University of Alabama, Birmingham.
(5) One member appointed by the Alabama High School Athletic...
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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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22-11D-2
Section 22-11D-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following
meanings: (1) BOARD. The State Board of Health. (2) COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM. A radio and land
line network complying with the board's rules and which provides rapid public access, coordinated
central dispatching of services, and coordination of personnel, equipment, and facilities
in the trauma and health system. (3) COUNCIL. The Statewide Trauma and Health System Advisory
Council. (4) DEPARTMENT. The Alabama Department of Public Health. (5) DESIGNATION. A formal
determination by the department that a hospital is capable of providing designated trauma
or other specific health care as authorized by this chapter. (6) EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE.
The organization responding to a perceived individual's need for immediate medical care in
order to prevent loss of life or aggravation of physiological or psychological illness or
injury. (7) HEALTH CARE CENTER. A hospital that voluntarily...
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22-11D-4
Section 22-11D-4 Verification and certification of trauma or health care center status. (a)
With the advice of and after approval of the council, the board may adopt rules for verification
and certification of trauma or health care center status which assign level designations based
on resources available within the facility. Rules shall be based upon national guidelines,
including, but not limited to, those established by the American College of Surgeons, the
Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, in Hospital and Pre-hospital
Resources for Optimal Care of the Injured Patient, and any published appendices thereto. Rules
specific to rural and urban areas shall be developed and adopted by rule of the board. (b)
Any medical facility that desires to be a designated trauma or other health care center shall
request a designation from the department whereby the medical facility agrees to maintain
a level of commitment and resources sufficient to meet the...
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22-57-20
Section 22-57-20 Establishment of regional autism centers; constituency board; rules and regulations.
(a)(1) There is established in determined geographic regions of the state one or more autism
centers whose purpose is to provide nonresidential resource and training services for persons
of all ages and of all levels of intellectual functioning who have any of the following: a.
Autism. b. A pervasive developmental disorder that is not otherwise specified. c. As determined
by the Alabama Interagency Autism Coordinating Council, other disability populations which
may receive benefit from the services and activities of the regional centers. (2) Each center
shall be operationally and fiscally independent, and provide evidence-based services within
its geographical region of the state. Service delivery shall be consistent for all centers.
Each center shall coordinate services within and between state and local agencies and school
districts but may not duplicate services provided by those...
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22-11A-118
Section 22-11A-118 Health Care Data Advisory Council. (a) There is established the Health Care
Data Advisory Council to assist in developing regulations and standards necessary to implement
the provisions of this article, to review and serve as consultants to the board on matters
related to any reports or publications prior to a report or publication release and to serve
as consultants to the board on matters relating to the protection, collection, and dissemination
of health care facility acquired infection data. (b) The council shall consist of 18 members
and be constituted in the following manner: (1) Six hospital members to be appointed by the
Alabama Hospital Association, two of which shall be infection control professionals. (2) Three
members to be appointed by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. (3) Two members
to be appointed by the Business Council of Alabama, at least one of whom represents a small
business, all of whom are purchasers of health care, and none of...
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36-29-14
Section 36-29-14 Health insurance coverage under State Employees' Insurance Board; operation
of board. (a) Any agency of the state, or any governmental entity, body, or subdivision thereto,
any county, any municipality, any municipal foundation, any fire or water district, authority,
or cooperative, any regional planning and development commission established pursuant to Sections
11-85-50 through 11-85-73, that is not and was not for the 12 months immediately preceding
the date of application to participate in any plan created pursuant to the provisions of this
article a member of an existing government sponsored health insurance program, formed under
the provisions of Section 11-26-2, the Association of County Commissions of Alabama or the
Alabama League of Municipalities, the Alabama Retired State Employees' Association, the Alabama
State Employees Credit Union, Easter Seals Alabama, Alabama State University, the Alabama
Rural Water Association, Rainbow Omega, Incorporated, The Arc...
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6-5-662
Section 6-5-662 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following words shall have the
following meanings: (1) ESTABLISHED FREE MEDICAL CLINIC. An organized community-based program
providing medical care, without charge to individuals unable to pay for it, and which is limited
to care that does not require the services of a licensed hospital or ambulatory surgical center,
and care that does not include the use of general anesthesia or require an overnight stay
in a health care facility. (2) MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. A person licensed by the Alabama Medical
Licensure Commission established under Section 34-24-310, or licensed to practice the treatment
of human ailments in any other state or territory of the United States; or a person licensed
by the Alabama Board of Nursing established under Section 34-21-2; or a person licensed by
the Board of Chiropractic Examiners established under Section 34-24-140; or a person licensed
by the Alabama Board of Optometry established under Section...
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