Ala. Code § 22-13A-8

Current through the 2024 Regular Session.

Section 22-13A-8 - Department authorized to replicate programs and enter into contracts with organizations with expertise

(a) The department may replicate and use successful osteoporosis programs and enter into contracts and purchase materials or services, or both, from organizations with appropriate expertise and knowledge of osteoporosis for services and materials which may include any of the following:

(1) Educational information and materials on the causes, prevention, detection, treatment, and management of osteoporosis.

(2) Training of staff.

(3) Physician and health care professional education and training, and clinical conferences.

(4) Conference organization and staffing.

(5) Regional office development and staffing.

(6) Nominations for advisory panels.

(7) Support group development.

(8) Consultation.

(9) Resource library facilities.

(10) Training home health aides and nursing home personnel.

(11) Training teachers.

(b) The department may enter into an agreement to work with a national organization with expertise in osteoporosis to establish and staff offices of the organization in the state to implement parts of the osteoporosis program.

Ala. Code § 22-13A-8 (1975)

Acts 1995, No. 95-259, p. 435, §8.