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22-11D-3
Section 22-11D-3 Establishment and operation of statewide trauma system. (a) The board, in
consultation with, and having solicited the advice of the council, shall establish and maintain
a statewide trauma system that shall include centralized dispatch for participating trauma
centers and emergency medical services. (b) The statewide trauma system 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 board, in consultation with and having solicited the advice of the council, may establish
and maintain other coordinated statewide systems of emergency medical and hospital care for
other illnesses, such as stroke. Other statewide coordinated health care systems may be implemented
by the board as funds become available to the board. (Act 2007-299, p. 541, §3; Act 2012-526,
p. 1556, §1.)...
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22-11D-1
Section 22-11D-1 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds that trauma is one of many severe
health problems in the State of Alabama and a major cause of death and long-term disability.
It is in the best interest of the citizens of Alabama to establish an efficient and well-coordinated
statewide trauma system and to provide for other systems of care as the needs are recognized
and funding becomes available to reduce costs and incidences of inappropriate or inadequate
emergency medical services. (Act 2007-299, p. 541, §1; Act 2012-526, p. 1556, §1.)...
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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-7
Section 22-11D-7 Designation of trauma care regions; regional trauma advisory councils. (a)
The board shall designate, by rule, trauma care regions, so that all parts of the state are
within such regions. The regional designations shall be made on the basis of efficiency of
delivery of needed trauma care. (b) The board may establish regional trauma advisory councils
as needed. Regional trauma advisory councils shall advise, consult with, and make recommendations
to the council on suggested regional modifications to the statewide trauma system that will
improve patient care and accommodate specific regional needs. Each regional trauma advisory
council shall provide data required by the department or the council to assess the effectiveness
of the statewide trauma system. (c) Each regional trauma advisory council shall have a minimum
of 10 members. The membership of regional trauma advisory councils shall be appointed in the
same manner as the council is appointed and shall be composed of...
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22-11D-5
Section 22-11D-5 Establishment of council; composition; meetings. (a) There is established
the Statewide Trauma and Health Care Center Advisory Council to assist in developing regulations
and standards necessary to implement this chapter and to serve as consultants to the board
on matters related to the statewide trauma system and other health care centers. (b) The council
shall consist of 11 members and be constituted in the following manner: (1) Four representatives
of hospitals, who shall be appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Alabama Hospital Association.
Two of the appointees shall be from hospitals located in urban areas and two shall be from
hospitals located in rural areas of the state. At least two of the appointees shall be from
hospitals that will be designated as trauma centers after the statewide trauma system is established.
(2) Four representatives who shall be licensed physicians, appointed by the Medical Association
of the State of Alabama. (3) One representative...
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11-98-4.1
Section 11-98-4.1 Board created; composition; powers and duties. (a) There is created a statewide
911 Board comprised of 13 members that shall reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural,
and economic diversity of the state. All appointing authorities shall coordinate their appointments
so that diversity of gender, race, and geographical areas is reflective of the makeup of this
state. The 911 Board shall be created effective July 1, 2012, and until the effective date
of the statewide 911 charge pursuant to Section 11-98-5, with cooperation of the CMRS Board,
shall plan for the implementation of the statewide 911 charge and the distribution of the
revenues as provided herein. The reasonable administrative expenses incurred by the 911 Board
prior to the implementation of the statewide 911 charge may be deducted from the existing
CMRS Fund. Upon the effective date of the new statewide 911 charge, the 911 Board shall replace
and supersede the CMRS Board formerly created pursuant...
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11-32-7
Section 11-32-7 Powers of authority. (a) The authority shall exercise powers and duties necessary
to the discharge of its powers and duties in corporate form as follows: (1) Have succession
by its corporate name in perpetuity subject to Section 11-32-20. (2) Sue and be sued in its
own name in civil suits and actions and defend suits against it. (3) Adopt and make use of
a corporate seal and alter the same at its pleasure. (4) Adopt and alter bylaws for the regulation
and conduct of its affairs and business. (5) Acquire, receive, take, by purchase, gift, lease,
devise, or otherwise, and hold property of every description, real, personal, or mixed, whether
located in one or more counties or municipalities and whether located within or outside the
authorizing county. (6) Make, enter into, and execute contracts, agreements, leases, and other
instruments and take other actions as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish any purpose
for which the authority was organized, or exercise any...
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11-98-13.1
Section 11-98-13.1 Permanent Oversight Commission on 911. (a) The Permanent Oversight Commission
on 911 is established. The commission shall do the following: (1) Study the operational and
financial condition of the current 911 systems within the State of Alabama and publish a report
detailing the same. (2) Study the rate charged for 911 services and make recommendations to
the board regarding adjustments to the rate. (3) Develop recommendations for the most efficient
and effective delivery of 911 services in Alabama over both the long- and short-term. (4)
Study the charges levied by each telecommunications provider to each communications district
for both data base and network charges. (5) Develop legislation necessary to implement its
long-term 911 plan. (6) Report its findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to
the Legislature prior to the last day of the 2014 Regular Session. (b) The commission shall
remain in place until the later of the end of the 2014 Regular Session...
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34-9-6.1
Section 34-9-6.1 Mobile dental facilities or portable dental operations. (a) For purposes of
this section, the following words have the following meanings: (1) DENTAL HOME. The dental
home is the ongoing relationship between the dentist and the patient, inclusive of all aspects
of oral health care, delivered in a comprehensive, continuously accessible, coordinated, and
family-centered way. (2) MOBILE DENTAL FACILITY. Any self-contained facility in which dentistry
or dental hygiene is practiced which may be moved, towed, or transported from one location
to another. (3) OPERATOR. A person licensed to practice dentistry in this state or an entity
which is approved as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code which
employs dentists licensed in the state to operate a mobile dental facility or portable dental
operation. (4) PORTABLE DENTAL OPERATION. The use of portable dental delivery equipment which
is set up on site to provide dental services outside of a mobile...
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41-28-4
Section 41-28-4 Powers and duties of secretary. The secretary shall have all of the following
powers and duties: (1) Develop a comprehensive four-year strategic plan for the state's information
technology to include acquisition, management, and use of information technology by state
agencies. The plan shall be developed in conjunction with the planning and budgeting processes
for state agencies and may include review of state agencies' information technology plans,
capital budgets, and operating budgets as appropriate to accomplish the goals of reducing
redundant expenditures and maximizing the return on information technology investments. The
plan shall be updated annually and submitted to the Governor and shall be presented during
a public meeting to the Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee on Information Technology.
The plan shall further be coordinated with the Boards of Directors of the Alabama Supercomputer
Authority. (2) Collaborate and coordinate with the Division of Data...
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