Program staff develop, write, implement and interpret rules, issue licenses to establishments for which there is statutory authority, track statistical data, provide for enforcement of establishments not in compliance, train industry and consumers in manufacturing practices, meet with consumer advisory committees, and provide technical assistance as necessary. Consumer Protection Division personnel perform on-site inspections of the establishments. This program serves to monitor the sanitary conditions existing in hotels-motels for compliance with regulatory standards established by the Department. This program was created by the legislature and is designed to monitor compliance with minimum jail standards and improve the facilities. Program staff implement and interpretss rules, issue licenses, provide jailer-training classes to jail employees, conduct routine jail inspections, and provide technical assistance as necessary.
Staff also investigate complaints, jail deaths, attempted suicides, and escapes.
This program was developed to improve early diagnostic capabilities in detecting breast cancer. Its mission is to evaluate equipment function, ensure continuing accreditation of facilities, and evaluate qualifications of personnel involved with mammography. Program staff perform on-site testing of mammography equipment and review the credentials of staff to determine if they are qualified to perform mammography activities.