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AL Code § 22-5B-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5B - Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network Act.|Section 22-5B-1 - Short Title.

Section 22-5B-1Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network Act." (Act 2012-410, p. 1115, §1.)
AL Code § 22-5B-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5B - Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network Act.|Section 22-5B-2 - Legislative Findings.

Section 22-5B-2Legislative findings. (a) The legislative findings, purpose, and intent of this chapter are to develop the infrastructure for a statewide network of lifespan respite programs in Alabama and for Alabama Respite to be the statewide entity to address issues relating to respite care in our state. (b) The Alabama Legislature makes the following findings: (1) Respite is short term temporary relief that can make a world of difference for family caregivers of both children and adults with disabilities and other health care needs. (2) Respite is one of the home and community-based services most requested by family caregivers, yet remains in short supply. (3) As of 2012, over 818,000 adults in Alabama are caregivers for a family member. (4) Respite helps preserve families by reducing stress, supporting stability, preventing situations that can lead to abuse and neglect, and reducing the incidence of divorce and out-of-home placement. (5) Respite is a simple, cost-effective solution for situations that can otherwise devastate families. (6) A state lifespan respite program simplifies and accelerates the process for accessing respite services and is recognized by service providers, families, and policymakers, in Alabama as well as nationwide, as the best practice in the provision of respite care in the most cost-effective way. (7) Federal legislation was passed in Congress that would provide a mechanism to fund states that have collaborative systems of lifespan respite provision in place. (Act 2012-410, p. 1115, §2.)
AL Code § 22-5B-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5B - Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network Act.|Section 22-5B-3 - Definitions.

Section 22-5B-3Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) ADULT WITH SPECIAL NEED. A person 19 years of age or older who requires care or supervision to meet the person's basic needs or prevent physical self-injury or injury to others, or avoid placement in an institutional facility. (2) AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER. An entity that provides a coordinated system for providing information on long-term care programs and options, personal counseling, and consumer access to publicly support long-term care programs. (3) CHILD WITH SPECIAL NEED. A person under age 19 who requires care or supervision beyond that required for children generally to meet the child's basic needs or prevent physical injury to self or others. (4) ELIGIBLE STATE AGENCY. A state agency that administers the Older Americans Act or the state's Medicaid program or one designated by the Governor, and is an aging and disability resource center working in collaboration with a state respite coalition or organization. (5) FAMILY CAREGIVER. Family members, foster parents, or other adults providing ongoing unpaid care for an adult or child with special needs. (6) LIFESPAN RESPITE CARE. Coordinated systems of accessible, community-based respite care services for family caregivers of children or adults with special needs. (7) RESPITE. Planned or emergency care provided to a child or adult with a special need in order to provide temporary relief to the family caregiver of that child or adult. (8) RESPITE PROVIDER. An individual who provides a temporary break or period of relief to family caregivers. (9) SPECIAL NEED. A disability or chronic illness as defined in Public Law 109-442. (10) STAKEHOLDER. A person, group, organization, or system that affects or can be affected by an organization's actions. (Act 2012-410, p. 1115, §3.)
AL Code § 22-5B-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5B - Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network Act.|Section 22-5B-4 - Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network.

Section 22-5B-4Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network. There is created the Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network as the statewide entity that shall do the following: (1) Address issues relating to respite care in our state. (2) Maintain a statewide system that facilitates the availability and use of high quality, cost-effective lifespan respite services that provide caregivers the break they need from caring for a loved one with disability or chronic illness. (3) Develop and coordinate the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition. (4) Work in collaboration with the eligible state agency and the Governor's Office to access funding through the federal Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 (PL109-442). (5) Identify statewide respite care providers. (6) Maintain a directory of respite services in Alabama and link family caregivers with respite care providers and other types of respite-related programs. (7) Provide technical assistance to community-based organizations and other entities that wish to develop a respite care program. (8) Provide voucher respite funding to eligible primary caregivers as funds are available. (9) Provide information and referral services. (10) Provide an easy to access and/or interactive information avenue, such as a toll-free number or informational website like www.alabamarespite.org, to share current news about respite including new resources, training opportunities, and information for caregivers. (11) Offer family caregiver training through partnership with other agencies or other organizations or advocacy groups. (Act 2012-410, p. 1115, §4.)
AL Code § 22-5B-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5B - Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network Act.|Section 22-5B-5 - Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition.

Section 22-5B-5Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition. (a) There is created the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition composed of members who shall be culturally, economically, and geographically diverse and representative of the state demographics and appointed by the Governor or his or her designee. The membership may include, but is not limited to, the following: (1) The Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee on Education. (2) The Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee. (3) The Chair of the House of Representatives Health Committee. (4) The Chair of the Senate Health Committee. (5) A member from the Governor's Office on Disability. (6) A member from the Department of Senior Services. (7) A member from the Department of Medicaid. (8) A member from the Department of Rehabilitation Services. (9) A member from the Department of Human Resources. (10) A member from the Alabama Health Department. (11) A member from the Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention. (12) A member from the Department of Mental Health. (13) A member from the Alabama Council for Developmental Disabilities. (14) A representative from a United Cerebral Palsy affiliate in Alabama. (15) A representative from a statewide advocacy or support group. (16) A representative from a community respite initiative or program. (17) A representative from a collaborative training partner. (18) Two family caregivers representing diverse special needs populations. (19) Two respite care providers. (20) A representative from the Autism Society of Alabama. (21) A representative from the Alabama Hospice Organization. (22) A representative from the American Association of Retired Persons. (b) The members of the coalition shall meet at least twice a year, and at such other times as the chair of the coalition deems appropriate. Members shall serve without compensation. A chair of the coalition shall be elected by the membership at the first meeting of the coalition. Members shall be appointed for three-year terms and may be eligible to succeed themselves for one additional term. Members shall be appointed to the coalition by August 30, 2012. Any member who fails to attend three consecutive meetings or at least one-half of all coalition meetings held during the calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned. Vacant positions shall be filled for any expired term by the respective appointing authorities. (c) The coalition shall have the following responsibilities: (1) Build partnerships and coordinate respite care efforts statewide, and prepare Alabama to compete for federal funding as the Lifespan Respite Act is funded. (2) Provide public awareness about respite to the citizens of Alabama. (3) Identify, coordinate, and develop community/funding resources for respite services. (4) Build local partnerships and collaborations regarding respite services. (Act 2012-410, p. 1115, §5.)
AL Code § 22-5B-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5B - Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network Act.|Section 22-5B-6 - Meetings; Coordination of Activities; Funding.

Section 22-5B-6Meetings; coordination of activities; funding. (a) The Alabama Lifespan Respite Resource Network shall be designated as the entity to facilitate a minimum of two meetings per year for the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition and to coordinate activities and initiatives of the coalition and that the Alabama Lifespan Respite Coalition shall be the statewide respite coalition referred to in the Federal Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 (PL109-442). Alabama Respite will work in coordination with the eligible state agency, as mandated by the act, to develop a Memorandum of Agreement with the eligible state agency in order to allow Alabama to compete for federal funding. (b) Should funding be obtained through the act, the coalition will support Alabama Respite's efforts to actively develop and continue respite-related services with funds utilized for the following mandated purposes: (1) Development or enhancement of lifespan respite programs at state and local levels. (2) Direct respite care services for family caregivers caring for children or adults. (3) Respite worker and volunteer training and recruitment. (4) Provision of information to caregivers about available respite services. (5) Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to such services. Optional uses of the funds may include: (1) Training programs for Alabama's family caregivers to assist them in making informed decisions about respite care services. (2) Other services essential to the provision of respite care as specified in the proposal process. (3) Training and education for new caregivers. (Act 2012-410, p. 1115, §6.)
AL Code § 22-5C-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5C - Palliative Care and Quality of Life.|Section 22-5C-1 - Purpose.

Section 22-5C-1Purpose.  The purpose of this chapter is to improve consumer awareness of patient centered and family focused palliative care in this state by establishing a State Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life within the State Health Department and to provide for the establishment within the department of a palliative care consumer and professional information and education program. (Act 2015-207, §1.)
AL Code § 22-5C-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5C - Palliative Care and Quality of Life.|Section 22-5C-2 - State Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life.

Section 22-5C-2State Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life.  (a) Not later than November 23, 2015, the State Health Department shall establish a State Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life within the department. (b) The council membership shall be appointed by the State Health Officer and shall include interdisciplinary palliative care medical, nursing, social work, pharmacy, and spiritual professional expertise; patient and family caregiver advocate representation, and any other relevant appointees the State Health Officer determines appropriate. The State Health Officer shall consider the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural, and economic diversity of the state when appointing members. Membership shall specifically include health professionals having palliative care work experience or expertise in palliative care delivery models in a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and community settings such as acute care, long-term care, and hospice and with a variety of populations, including pediatric, youth, and adults. At least one council member shall be a board-certified hospice and palliative medicine physician and one member a licensed Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. At least one council member shall be designated by the Alabama Hospital Association, at least one council member shall be designated by the Alabama Nursing Home Association, and at least one council member shall be designated by the Alabama Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Council members shall be appointed for a term of three years, but may be replaced at the discretion of the State Health Officer. The members shall elect a chair and vice chair whose duties shall be established by the council. The council shall fix a time and place for regular meetings and shall meet not less than twice yearly. (c) Council members shall receive no compensation for their services. (d) The State Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life shall consult with and advise the State Health Officer and the department on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, and operation of palliative care initiatives in this state. (Act 2015-207, §2.)
AL Code § 22-5C-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5C - Palliative Care and Quality of Life.|Section 22-5C-3 - Palliative Care Information and Education Program.

Section 22-5C-3Palliative Care Information and Education Program.  (a) There is created a statewide Palliative Care Information and Education Program in the State Health Department. The purpose of the palliative care information and education program is to maximize the effectiveness of palliative care initiatives in the state by ensuring that comprehensive and accurate information and education about palliative care is available to the public, health care providers, and health care facilities. The department shall publish on its website information and resources, including links to external resources, about palliative care for the public, health care providers, and health care facilities. This information shall include, but not be limited to, continuing educational opportunities for health care providers; information about palliative care delivery in the home and in other primary, secondary, and tertiary environments; and consumer educational materials and referral information for palliative care, including hospice. The department may develop and implement any other initiatives regarding palliative care services and education that the department determines would further the purposes of this section. (b) The department shall consult with the State Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life in implementing this section. (c) The information gathered by the State Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life, and any information published by the State Department of Public Health pursuant to this chapter, shall not be construed to establish a standard of care for physicians and hospitals, as hospitals are defined in Section 22-21-20, or otherwise modify, amend, or supersede any provision of the Alabama Medical Liability Act of 1987 or the Alabama Medical Liability Act of 1996, commencing with Section 6-5-540, or any amendment thereto, or any judicial interpretation thereof. A physician or hospital shall not have legal liability or responsibility for claims resulting or derived from any of the information produced or disseminated pursuant to this chapter. (Act 2015-207, §3.)
AL Code § 22-5D-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5D - Gabe Griffin Right to Try Act.|Section 22-5D-1 - Short Title.

Section 22-5D-1Short title.  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Gabe Griffin Right to Try Act. (Act 2015-320, §1.)
AL Code § 22-5D-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5D - Gabe Griffin Right to Try Act.|Section 22-5D-3 - Availability to Eligible Patient of Investigational Drug, Biological Product, or Device.

Section 22-5D-3Availability to eligible patient of investigational drug, biological product, or device. (a) The manufacturer of an investigational drug, biological product, or device may make available and an eligible patient may request the manufacturer's investigational drug, biological product, or device under this chapter. This chapter does not require that a manufacturer make available an investigational drug, biological product, or device to an eligible patient. (b) A manufacturer may do all of the following: (1) Provide an investigational drug, biological product, or device to an eligible patient without receiving compensation. (2) Require an eligible patient to pay the costs of, or the costs associated with, the manufacture of the investigational drug, biological product, or device. (Act 2015-320, §3.)
AL Code § 22-5D-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5D - Gabe Griffin Right to Try Act.|Section 22-5D-4 - Coverage and Costs.

Section 22-5D-4Coverage and costs.  (a) This chapter does not expand the coverage required of an insurer. (b) A health plan, third party administrator, or governmental agency is not required to provide coverage for the cost of an investigational drug, biological product, or device, or the cost of services related to the use of an investigational drug, biological product, or device under this chapter. (c) This chapter does not require any governmental agency to pay costs associated with the use, care, or treatment of a patient with an investigational drug, biological product, or device. (d) This chapter does not require a hospital or other health care facility to provide new or additional services, unless approved by the hospital or facility. (Act 2015-320, §4.)
AL Code § 22-5D-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5D - Gabe Griffin Right to Try Act.|Section 22-5D-5 - Liability of Heirs.

Section 22-5D-5Liability of heirs.  If a patient dies while being treated by an investigational drug, biological product, or device, the patient's heirs are not liable for any outstanding debt related to the treatment or lack of insurance due to the treatment. (Act 2015-320, §5.)
AL Code § 22-5D-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5D - Gabe Griffin Right to Try Act.|Section 22-5D-6 - Effect on License or Certification.

Section 22-5D-6Effect on license or certification.  A licensing board or disciplinary subcommittee shall not issue a letter of concern or similar form of reprimand, nor revoke, fail to renew, suspend, or take any action against a health care provider's license issued under Title 34, based solely on the health care provider's recommendations to an eligible patient regarding access to or treatment with an investigational drug, biological product, or device. An entity responsible for Medicare certification shall not reprimand or take action against a health care provider's Medicare certification based solely on the health care provider's recommendation that a patient have access to an investigational drug, biological product, or device. (Act 2015-320, §6.)
AL Code § 22-5D-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5D - Gabe Griffin Right to Try Act.|Section 22-5D-7 - Relation to Other Laws and Professional Obligations.

Section 22-5D-7Relation to other laws and professional obligations.  (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to establish a standard of care for physicians or otherwise modify, amend, or supersede any provision of the Alabama Medical Liability Act of 1987 or the Alabama Medical Liability Act of 1996, commencing with Section 6-5-540 et seq., or any amendment thereto, or any judicial interpretation thereof. (b) This chapter does not require a medical professional who is licensed under the laws of this state to counsel, advise, prescribe, dispense, administer, or otherwise be involved in the care of an eligible patient using an investigational drug, biological product, or device. (c) This chapter does not require a hospital licensed under Section 22-21-25 to provide any service related to an investigational drug, biological product, or device. (Act 2015-320, §7.)
AL Code § 22-5D-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5D - Gabe Griffin Right to Try Act.|Section 22-5D-8 - Additional Coverage Not Required Under Medicaid.

Section 22-5D-8Additional coverage not required under Medicaid. This chapter does not require the Alabama Medicaid Program to provide additional coverage for an investigational drug, biological product, or device. (Act 2015-320, §8.)
AL Code § 22-5D-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5D - Gabe Griffin Right to Try Act.|Section 22-5D-9 - Blocking Access Prohibited; Counseling, etc., Permitted.

Section 22-5D-9Blocking access prohibited; counseling, etc., permitted.  An official, employee, or agent of this state shall not block or attempt to block an eligible patient's access to an investigational drug, biological product, or device. Counseling, advice, or a recommendation consistent with medical standards of care from a licensed health care provider is not a violation of this section. (Act 2015-320, §9.)
AL Code § 22-5D-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.|Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.|Chapter 5D - Gabe Griffin Right to Try Act.|Section 22-5D-10 - Private Cause of Action Not Created Under Chapter.

Section 22-5D-10Private cause of action not created under chapter.  This chapter does not create a private cause of action against a manufacturer of an investigational drug, biological product, or device or against any licensed health care provider, other person, or entity involved in the care of an eligible patient using the investigational drug, biological product, or device for any harm done to the eligible patient resulting from the investigational drug, biological product, or device, if the manufacturer or other person or entity is complying in good faith with the terms of this chapter, unless there was a failure to exercise reasonable care. (Act 2015-320, §10.)