Alaska § 47.32.010 - Purpose and applicability.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 47.32.010 — Purpose and applicability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.32.010. Purpose and applicability.
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to establish centralized licensing and related administrative procedures for the delivery of services in this state by the entities listed in (b) and (c) of this section. These procedures are intended to promote safe and appropriate services by setting standards for licensure that will reduce predictable risk; improve quality of care; foster individual and patient rights; and otherwise advance public health, safety, and welfare.
(b) The following entities are subject to this chapter and regulations adopted under this chapter by the Department of Health: (1) ambulatory surgical centers;
(2) assisted living homes;
(3) child care facilities;
(4) freestanding birth centers;
(5) home health agencies;
(6) hospices, or agencies providing hospice services or operating hospice programs;
(7) hospitals;
(8) host care homes;
(9) intermediate care facilities for individuals with an intellectual disability or related condition;
(10) maternity homes;
(11) nursing facilities;
(12) residential child care facilities;
(13) residential psychiatric treatment centers;
(14) rural health clinics;
(15) subacute mental health facilities.
(c) The following entities are subject to this chapter and regulations adopted under this chapter by the Department of Family and Community Services: (1) child placement agencies;
(2) foster homes;
(3) runaway shelters.
(d) The provisions of AS 47.05.300 — 47.05.390, regarding criminal history, criminal history checks, criminal history use standards, and civil history databases, apply to entities listed in (b) and (c) of this section, as provided in AS 47.05.300 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 47.32.010
What does Alaska Statutes § 47.32.010 cover?
Section 47.32.010 ("Purpose and applicability.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 47.32.010?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 47.32.010" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 47.32.010 apply to my situation?
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