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15-18-174
Section 15-18-174 Powers, duties, authority of department. In addition to those otherwise provided
by law, the department shall have the following powers, duties, and authority: (1) Monitor
the community punishment and corrections program within the goals and mandates established
herein. (2) Conduct statewide public education programs concerning the purposes and goals
as established herein and make an annual report to the Prison Oversight Committee of the Legislature
and the Alabama Sentencing Commission regarding the effectiveness of diversion of offenders
from state and local correctional institutions. This annual report should also include data
showing the impact of diversion of offenders by race, gender, and location of the offender.
(3) Provide technical assistance to local governments, authorities and other nonprofit entities
and agencies, and local community punishment and corrections advisory boards regarding development
of a community punishment and corrections program. (4)...
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16-44A-14
Section 16-44A-14 Powers of board of directors. In furtherance of the purposes of the compact,
the board of directors may do the following: (1) Accept donations of funds or land, bequests,
grants, appropriations, loans, membership fees, or other forms of financial assistance for
educational and other purposes in furtherance of this article, from any federal entity, from
the state, its agencies and subdivisions, or any local public entity which are hereby authorized
to grant any of the foregoing forms of assistance, or from any private person, or other agency,
and to comply with rules and regulations concerning grants by the federal government or other
grantors, which are not in contravention of the constitution and laws of this state or the
United States. (2) Enjoy and exercise any powers and duties, not inconsistent with this chapter,
which are authorized to non-profit organizations under Title 10. (3) Engage the services,
by employment or otherwise, of a full-time or part-time...
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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...
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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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22-56-7
Section 22-56-7 Abuse, exploitation, neglect - Providers to implement written policies and
procedures. All providers of mental health services in Alabama shall develop and implement
written policies and procedures that prohibit abuse, exploitation, or neglect of consumers
in programs operated by the providers. At a minimum, these policies and procedures shall accomplish
the following: (1) Affirm and safeguard the rights of a consumer stated pursuant to this chapter.
(2) Ensure that prompt action is taken to prevent the potential of further abuse while an
investigation is in process. (3) Provide for an immediate and thorough investigation of all
allegations of abuse, exploitation, or neglect by trained, experienced personnel delegated
with all necessary authority. The status of all investigations shall be reported to the administrator(s)
of the program or his or her designated representative on a continuous basis. (4) Establish
reasonable and appropriate corrective action, including...
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27-1-20
Section 27-1-20 Patient Right to Know Act. (a) This section shall be known and may be cited
as the "Patient Right to Know Act." (b) As used in this section, unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ENROLLEE.
A person who purchases individual health care coverage or an employer who purchases a group
health care plan. (2) PROVIDER. A physician, dentist, podiatrist, pharmacist, optometrist,
psychologist, clinical social worker, advanced nurse practitioner, registered optician, licensed
professional counselor, physical therapist, and chiropractor. (c)(1) All persons, firms, corporations,
associations, health maintenance organizations, health insurance services, or preferred provider
organizations, any employer-sponsored health benefit plan, or any similar organization or
entity, providing health, accident, or dental insurance coverage, either directly or indirectly,
shall provide an enrollee with a written description of the...
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31-9-20
Section 31-9-20 Employment of subversives by emergency management organizations; loyalty oath.
No person shall be employed or associated in any capacity in any emergency management organization
established under this article who advocates a change by force or violence in the constitutional
form of the government of the United States or of this state, or the overthrow of any government
in the United States by force or violence, or who has been convicted of, or is under indictment
or information, charging any subversive act against the United States. Each person who is
appointed to serve in an organization for emergency management shall, before entering upon
his or her duties, take an oath, in writing, before a person authorized to administer oaths,
or the State Emergency Management Director, or his or her duly authorized representatives,
which oath shall be substantially as follows: "I, ___, do solemnly swear (or affirm)
that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United...
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34-22-101
Section 34-22-101 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) BOARD. The Alabama Board of Optometry. (2) IMPAIRED or IMPAIRMENT.
The inability of an optometrist to practice optometry with reasonable skill and safety to
patients by reason of illness, inebriation, excessive use of drugs, narcotics, alcohol, chemicals,
or other substances or as a result of any physical or mental condition. (3) IMPAIRED DOCTOR
OF OPTOMETRY TREATMENT PROGRAM. The Alabama Board of Optometry approved or sponsored program
for the detection, intervention, and monitoring of impaired providers. (4) PROFESSIONAL INCOMPETENCE.
The inability or failure of an optometrist to practice his or her profession with reasonable
skill and safety; however, impairment in and of itself shall not give rise to a presumption
of professional incompetence. (5) TREATMENT PROGRAM. A plan of care and rehabilitation services
provided by those organizations and persons authorized...
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38-9B-2
Section 38-9B-2 Definitions. THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2018-422 IN THE 2018 REGULAR SESSION,
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 31, 2018. THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. As used in this chapter,
the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ALABAMA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST
(AFT CHARITABLE TRUST). The trust established by the board of trustees that qualifies as a
tax exempt charitable entity under the United States Internal Revenue Code, to provide benefits
for any individual who does not have a sufficient amount in his or her AFT Trust to meet the
individual's needs. (2) ALABAMA FAMILY TRUST (AFT TRUST). The Alabama Family Trust established
pursuant to this chapter. (3) ALABAMA FAMILY TRUST CORPORATION (AFT CORPORATION). An Alabama
not-for-profit corporation established by the board of trustees pursuant to this chapter that
qualifies as a tax exempt charitable organization under the United States Internal Revenue
Code. (4) BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The Alabama Family Trust Board...
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45-39-30.02
Section 45-39-30.02 Definitions. The following words are defined for the purposes of this article:
(1) COORDINATED SYSTEM OF CARE. The total effort in the county, inclusive of service coordination/case
management, that is directed at meeting the needs of individuals who are at risk of elder
abuse. (2) COUNCIL. The Lauderdale County Council for the Prevention of Elder Abuse. (3) ELDER
ABUSE. The maltreatment of an older person, age 60 or above, by any person, including the
following: a. Emotional/Psychological Abuse. The intentional infliction of mental or emotional
anguish by threat, humiliation, intimidation, or other verbal or nonverbal abusive conduct.
Examples of psychological abuse Examples of psychological abuse include name calling, insulting,
ignoring for extended periods of time, frightening, intimidating, and isolating from friends
and family. b. Material Exploitation. The unauthorized use of funds or any resources of an
elderly individual; the misuse of power of attorney or...
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