Section 21-8-1
Section 21-8-1
Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
(1) COMMITTEE. The Hemophilia Advisory Committee established by this chapter.
(2) HEMOPHILIA. A bleeding disorder resulting from a genetically determined deficiency factor in the blood, or hereditarily resulting in an abnormal or deficient plasma procoagulant.
(Acts 1975, No. 1181, p. 2312, §2.)Section 21-8-2
Section 21-8-2
Legislative intent.
In order to foster the health, welfare and safety of the people of this state and to facilitate the research and treatment of hemophilia and related diseases, it is hereby declared to be the policy of this state to achieve the maximum practical degree of care and treatment for persons suffering from hemophilia and other related diseases.
(Acts 1975, No. 1181, p. 2312, §1.)Section 21-8-3
Section 21-8-3
Treatment program established.
There is hereby established the Hemophilia Treatment Program in Alabama, to be administered by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Crippled Children Service of the State Department of Education. Such treatment program shall use the existing facilities and staff of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Crippled Children Service, as required, for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia. The Hemophilia Treatment Program shall assist those persons who require continuing treatment with blood, blood derivatives or a manufactured pharmaceutical product to avoid crippling, hospitalization or other effects associated with hemophilia, but who are unable to pay for the entire cost of such services on a continuing basis, despite the existence of various types of hospital and medical insurance, medicare, medicaid, other government assistance programs and private charitable assistance.
(Acts 1975, No. 1181, p. 2312, §3.)Section 21-8-4
Section 21-8-4
Hemophilia Advisory Committee.
The director of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Crippled Children Service shall appoint a committee to consult with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Crippled Children Service in the administration of the program established by this chapter. The committee shall be composed of not more than 12 members representing hospitals, voluntary agencies interested in hemophilia, medical specialists in hemophilia patient care, representatives of adult hemophiliacs and parents of hemophiliacs and the general public; but no group shall have more than four members on the committee. Each member of the committee shall hold office for a term of four years or until his successor is appointed and qualified; except, that of those members initially appointed, two shall be appointed for one-year terms, three shall be appointed for two-year terms, three shall be appointed for three-year terms and three shall be appointed for four-year terms. Any vacancy occurring on the committee shall be filled by appointment by the division director for the unexpired term. The committee shall meet at least annually, and at such other times as the chairman or a majority of members deem necessary. Members of the committee shall receive no compensation, but shall be reimbursed, upon proper documentation, for their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties.
(Acts 1975, No. 1181, p. 2312, §3.)Section 21-8-5
Section 21-8-5
Duties of Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Crippled Children Service.
It is the duty of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Crippled Children Service, with the advice of the committee, to:
(1) Develop standards for determining eligibility for care and treatment under this chapter.
(2) Assist in the development and expansion of programs for the care and treatment of persons suffering from hemophilia and related diseases, including home care and medical and dental procedures designed to provide maximum control over bleeding.
(3) Extend financial assistance to persons suffering from hemophilia for the purpose of obtaining blood, blood derivatives and concentrates and other efficacious agents for use in hospital, medical and dental facilities, and in the home.
(4) Institute and carry on community educational programs for the detection of hemophilia and for the counseling of individuals and families.
(5) Conduct educational programs for physicians, dentists, hospitals, regional health departments and the public concerning the methods of care and treatment for persons suffering from hemophilia.
(Acts 1975, No. 1181, p. 2312, §4.)
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