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(a) While an emergency declaration is in effect, the Department of Health may limit, restrict, or otherwise regulate:
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(1) the duration of practice by volunteer health practitioners;
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(2) the geographical areas in which volunteer health practitioners may practice;
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(3) the types of volunteer health practitioners who may practice; and
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(4) any other matters necessary to coordinate effectively the provision of health or veterinary services during the emergency.
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(b) An order issued pursuant to subsection (a) may take effect immediately, without prior notice or comment, and is not a rule within the meaning of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.
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(c) A host entity that uses volunteer health practitioners to provide health or veterinary services in this state shall:
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(1) consult and coordinate its activities with the Department of Health to the extent practicable to provide for the efficient and effective use of volunteer health practitioners; and
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(2) comply with any laws other than this chapter relating to the management of emergency health or veterinary services, including the Emergency Medical Services Revolving Fund Act, § 20-13-101 et seq.
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