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(a) There is established in the Department of Health a Division of Health Facilities Services, which shall be administered by a full-time salaried administrator under the supervision and direction of the Secretary of the Department of Health.
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(b) The Department of Health, through the division, is the sole agency of the state for the purpose of:
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(1) Making an inventory of existing hospitals and medical facilities, surveying the need for construction of hospitals and medical facilities, and developing a program of construction as provided in this subchapter;
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(2) Developing and administering a state plan for the construction of public and other nonprofit hospitals and medical facilities as provided; and
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(3) Inspecting, regulating, and licensing hospitals and institutions.
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