§16-44-2. Pulse Oximetry Screening Required; Definition; Rules
(a) The Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health shall require each birthing facility licensed by the Department of Health and Human Resources to perform a pulse oximetry screening on every newborn in its care, when the baby is twenty-four to forty-eight hours of age, or as late as possible if the baby is to […]
§16-45-1. Definitions
As used in this article: (1) "Photo therapy device" means a device used for exposure to daylight or to specific wavelengths of light using lasers, light-emitting diodes, fluorescent lamps, dichroic lamps or very bright, full-spectrum light, usually controlled with various devices.
§16-45-2. Exception for Health Care Providers
Nothing in this article may be construed as prohibiting any health care provider licensed under chapter thirty of this code from performing any action within the scope of his or her practice that results in prescribing the use of a photo therapy device to a patient regardless of the patient's age for treatment of a […]
§16-42-6. Rulemaking
(a) The secretary may propose legislative rules for promulgation in accordance with 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code to implement the provisions of this article, including, but not limited to, allowing appropriate information sharing and communication between and across crisis and emergency response systems for the purpose of real-time crisis care coordination, deployment of crisis […]
§16-42-7. Annual Report
The secretary shall submit an annual report to the Governor, Legislature, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the Federal Communications Commission that includes: The usage of the 988 suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline and the revenue diverted for the administration and operation of the Core Behavioral Health Crisis Services System.
§16-43-1. Definitions
For the purposes of this article: (1) "Bittering agent" means an aversive agent that renders engine coolant or antifreeze unpalatable; and
§16-42-4. Duties and Powers of the Secretary
The secretary at his or her discretion may hire employees, fix compensation, define duties, grant such individuals appropriate authority to carry out the purposes of this article, make and sign any agreements, and may do and perform any acts necessary to accomplish the planning required for implementation or ongoing oversight of this article in coordination […]
§16-42-5. Time Frame for Implementation
The secretary shall establish time frames to accomplish the provisions of this article consistent with the time frames required by the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020 and the Federal Communication Commissions rules adopted on July 16, 2020.
§16-41-5. Contracts
The director may enter into contracts and agreements necessary to facilitate the efficient and economical provision of oral health services under this article, including contracts for the purchase of services, equipment, and supplies from qualified providers, if included in the plan.
§16-41-6. Reporting Requirements
[Repealed.]