§ 20-9-1404. Data on shaken baby syndrome
(a) At the conclusion of a child maltreatment investigation under the Child Maltreatment Act, § 12-18-101 et seq., if a child has been shaken or has an abusive or nonaccidental head trauma, the investigative agency shall identify the type of physical abuse in the child welfare information system. (b) The Department of Human Services shall […]
§ 20-9-1405. Rules
The State Board of Health shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter.
§ 20-9-1301. Title
This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Peer Review Fairness Act”.
§ 20-9-1302. Findings and intent
(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The peer review process is well established as an acceptable means of monitoring quality and improving care within an institution; (2) (A) The peer review process faces unique challenges in the hospital setting compared to other healthcare settings due to the interdependent relationship between the hospital and medical […]
§ 20-9-1303. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Adversely affect”, when used in reference to clinical privileges or medical staff membership, means deny, reduce, restrict, suspend, revoke, or fail to renew; (2) “Conflict of interest” means a personal or financial interest that would lead an objective person to conclude that it would be difficult for the person […]
§ 20-9-1304. Standards for professional review actions and professional review activities
(a) Professional review activity shall be conducted and professional review actions shall be taken in compliance with the requirements of the Health Care Quality Improvement Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. § 11101 et seq., and the additional requirements of this subchapter. (b) (1) If at any meeting or hearing held in the course of a […]
§ 20-9-1101. Title
This subchapter shall be known as the “Cervical Cancer Care Act of 2005”.
§ 20-9-1102. Cervical Cancer Task Force — Creation
(a) There is created the Cervical Cancer Task Force to consist of twelve (12) members. (b) The Secretary of the Department of Health shall appoint: (1) One (1) member to represent the Department of Health; (2) One (1) member to represent the American Cancer Society; (3) One (1) member to represent the Arkansas Minority Health […]
§ 20-9-1103. Cervical Cancer Task Force — Powers and duties
(a) The Cervical Cancer Task Force shall: (1) Make recommendations to the Breast Cancer Control Advisory Board consistent with the intent of this subchapter; (2) Pursue both public and private funding to further the intent of this subchapter; and (3) Develop standards and policy recommendations considering, but not limited to, the following: (A) Methods for […]
§ 20-9-1104. State Board of Health — Powers and duties
After consultation with the Cervical Cancer Task Force and if funds are available, the State Board of Health may promulgate rules to further the intent of this subchapter.