Nebraska § 81-651 - Services authorized; powers.
Full text of Nebraska Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 81-651 — Services authorized; powers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81-651. Services authorized; powers.
(1) The Department of Health and Human Services may provide visiting community nursing services or home health services to persons living in the state and may charge fees for such services. The department shall not be exempt from licensure as a home health agency under the Health Care Facility Licensure Act.
(2) The department may organize, license, and operate home health agencies to assist in providing services under subsection (1) of this section.
(3) The department (a) may employ necessary personnel, including, but not limited to, licensed nurses, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, audiologists, speech-language pathologists, audiology or speech-language pathology assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, home health aides, homemakers, respiratory care practitioners, nutritionists, social workers, and supervisory personnel, and may purchase equipment and materials necessary to maintain an effective program or (b) may contract with individuals or licensed agencies to obtain such services or to assist in providing services under subsection (1) of this section.
(4) The department may contract with any public, private, for-profit, or nonprofit agency or individual to provide home health services through any licensed home health agency created under subsection (2) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nebraska § 81-651
What does Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 81-651 cover?
Section 81-651 ("Services authorized; powers.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. 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 Nebraska § 81-651?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Nebraska § 81-651" (Nebraska). 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 Nebraska law?
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How does Nebraska § 81-651 apply to my situation?
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