Idaho § 56-1702
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 56-1702, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-1702.
legislative intent. The Idaho legislature recognizes the need for the department of health and welfare to prepare for various public health crises and natural disasters and carry out response activities when a public health crisis or natural disaster occurs. The legislature recognizes the legitimacy of preparing emergency plans and guidance to provide the most benefit possible when health care resources are limited as a result of a public health crisis or natural disaster. However, the department of health and welfare is charged with the responsibility of limiting the duration and scope of operating in crisis standards of care by using all measures that are available and within its authority. The department is further charged with the responsibility of developing long-term capacity strategies to reasonably prepare for future surges in health care demand. Such strategies shall recognize the pace of Idaho’s population growth.
[56-1702, added 2022, ch. 253, sec. 1, p. 829.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 56-1702
What does Idaho Statutes § 56-1702 cover?
Section 56-1702 is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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 Idaho § 56-1702?
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