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NE Code § 71-645 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-645 - Birth defects; findings and duties.

71-645.  Birth defects; findings and duties.It is hereby found that the occurrence of malformation or inherited disease at the time of birth is a tragedy for the child, the family, and the community, and a matter of vital concern to the public health. In order to provide for the protection and promotion of the health of the citizens of the state, the department shall have the responsibility for the implementation and development of scientific investigations and research concerning the causes, methods of prevention, treatment, and cure of birth defects.Source   Laws 1972, LB 1203, § 1;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 546;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 444.
NE Code § 71-646 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-646 - Birth defects; registry; purpose; information released.

71-646.  Birth defects; registry; purpose; information released.The department shall establish a birth defects registry for the purpose of initiating and conducting investigations of the causes, mortality, methods of prevention, treatment, and cure of birth defects and allied diseases. Any information released from the registry shall be disclosed as Class I, Class II, Class III, or Class IV data as provided in sections 81-663 to 81-675.Source   Laws 1972, LB 1203, § 2;   Laws 1993, LB 536, § 64;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 547;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 445.
NE Code § 71-647 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-647 - Birth defects; department; powers and duties; information released.

71-647.  Birth defects; department; powers and duties; information released.(1) The department shall have and may exercise the following powers and duties:(a) To conduct scientific investigations and surveys of the causes, mortality, methods of prevention, treatment, and cure of birth defects;(b) To publish at least annually the results of such investigations and surveys for the benefit of the public health and to annually collate such publications for distribution to scientific organizations and qualified scientists and physicians;(c) To carry on programs of professional education and training of medical students, physicians, nurses, scientists, and technicians in the causes, methods of prevention, treatment, and cure of birth defects;(d) To conduct and support clinical counseling services in medical facilities; and(e) To secure necessary scientific, educational, training, technical, administrative, and operational personnel and services including laboratory facilities by contract or otherwise from public or private entities in order to carry out the purposes of this section.(2) Any information released from the birth defects registry shall be disclosed as Class I, Class II, Class III, or Class IV data as provided in sections 81-663 to 81-675.Source   Laws 1972, LB 1203, § 3;   Laws 1993, LB 536, § 65;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 548;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 446.
NE Code § 71-648 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-648 - Birth defects; reports.

71-648.  Birth defects; reports.Birth defects and allied diseases shall be reported by physicians, hospitals, and persons in attendance at births in the manner and on such forms as may be prescribed by the department. Such reports may be included in the monthly report to the department on births as required by section 71-610. Such reports shall be forwarded to the department no later than the tenth day of the succeeding month after the birth. When objection is made by either parent to furnishing information relating to the medical and health condition of a live-born child because of conflict with religion, such information shall not be required to be entered as provided in this section.Source   Laws 1972, LB 1203, § 4;   Laws 1992, LB 1019, § 60;   Laws 1993, LB 536, § 66;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 549;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 447. Cross References  Medically handicapped child, report of birth, see section 71-1405.
NE Code § 71-649 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-649 - Vital statistics; unlawful acts; enumerated; violations; penalties; warning statement.

71-649.  Vital statistics; unlawful acts; enumerated; violations; penalties; warning statement.(1) Any person who (a) willfully and knowingly makes any false statement in a certificate, record, or report required to be filed pursuant to the Vital Statistics Act, in an application for an amendment thereof, or in an application for a certified copy of a vital record or willfully and knowingly supplies false information intending that such information be used in the preparation of any such report, record, certificate, or amendment thereof; (b) without lawful authority and with the intent to deceive, makes, counterfeits, alters, amends, or mutilates any certificate, record, or report required to be filed pursuant to the act or a certified copy of such certificate, record, or report; (c) willfully and knowingly obtains, possesses, uses, sells, furnishes, or attempts to obtain, possess, use, sell, or furnish to another, for any purpose of deception, any certificate, record, report, or certified copy thereof so made, counterfeited, altered, amended, or mutilated; (d) with the intention to deceive, willfully and knowingly obtains, possesses, uses, sells, furnishes, or attempts to obtain, possess, use, sell, or furnish to another any certificate of birth or certified copy of a certificate of birth knowing that such certificate or certified copy was issued upon a certificate which is false in whole or in part or which relates to the birth of another person, whether living or deceased; (e) willfully and knowingly furnishes or possesses a certificate of birth or certified copy of a certificate of birth with the knowledge or intention that it be used for the purposes of deception by a person other than the person to whom the certificate of birth relates; (f) without lawful authority possesses any certificate, record, or report required by the act or a copy or certified copy of such certificate, record, or report knowing the same to have been stolen or otherwise unlawfully obtained; or (g) willfully and knowingly tampers with an electronic signature authorized under section 71-603.01 shall be guilty of a Class IV felony.(2) Any person who (a) willfully and knowingly refuses to provide information required by the Vital Statistics Act or rules and regulations adopted under the act or (b) willfully and knowingly neglects or violates any of the provisions of the act or refuses to perform any of the duties imposed upon him or her under the act shall be guilty of a Class I misdemeanor.(3) The department may include on any appropriate certificate or document a statement warning of the consequences for any such violation.Source   Laws 1977, LB 72, § 2;   Laws 1978, LB 748, § 37;   Laws 1994, LB 886, § 14;   Laws 1996, LB 1044, § 550;   Laws 1997, LB 307, § 168;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 29.
NE Code § 71-701 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-701 - Women's Health Initiative of Nebraska; created; duties.

71-701.  Women's Health Initiative of Nebraska; created; duties.The Women's Health Initiative of Nebraska is created within the Department of Health and Human Services. The Women's Health Initiative of Nebraska shall strive to improve the health of women in Nebraska by fostering the development of a comprehensive system of coordinated services, policy development, advocacy, and education. The initiative shall:(1) Serve as a clearinghouse for information regarding women's health issues, including pregnancy, breast and cervical cancers, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, osteoporosis, menopause, heart disease, smoking, and mental health issues as well as other issues that impact women's health, including substance abuse, domestic violence, teenage pregnancy, sexual assault, adequacy of health insurance, access to primary and preventative health care, and rural and ethnic disparities in health outcomes;(2) Perform strategic planning within the Department of Health and Human Services to develop department-wide plans for implementation of goals and objectives for women's health;(3) Conduct department-wide policy analysis on specific issues related to women's health;(4) Coordinate pilot projects and planning projects funded by the state that are related to women's health;(5) Communicate and disseminate information and perform a liaison function within the department and to providers of health, social, educational, and support services to women;(6) Provide technical assistance to communities, other public entities, and private entities for initiatives in women's health, including, but not limited to, community health assessment and strategic planning and identification of sources of funding and assistance with writing of grants; and(7) Encourage innovative responses by public and private entities that are attempting to address women's health issues.Source  Laws 2000, LB 480, § 1;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 30;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 448.
NE Code § 71-703 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-703 - Initiative; personnel; administrative support.

71-703.  Initiative; personnel; administrative support.The Department of Health and Human Services will determine how the department will provide personnel to carry out the Women's Health Initiative of Nebraska. The department shall employ personnel, including an executive director, necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the initiative. The Governor's Policy Research Office, the department, and other state agencies as necessary may provide administrative and technical support under the direct supervision of the Governor. The initiative may secure cooperation and assistance of other appropriate government and private-sector entities for women's health issues, programs, and educational materials.Source  Laws 2000, LB 480, § 3;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 31;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 450.
NE Code § 71-704 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-704 - Funding intent.

71-704.  Funding intent.The Legislature recognizes the generosity of its citizens and charitable organizations that donate their time and money to provide funds to their fellow citizens. It is the intent of the Legislature to permit the Women's Health Initiative of Nebraska to obtain and expend such funds to carry out the purposes of sections 71-701 to 71-707. Private citizens and charitable organizations may donate and grant funds to the Women's Health Initiative of Nebraska to pay for programs, educational materials, promotions, and other activities undertaken by the initiative.Source Laws 2000, LB 480, § 4.
NE Code § 71-705 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-705 - Women's Health Initiative Fund; created; use; investment.

71-705.  Women's Health Initiative Fund; created; use; investment.The Women's Health Initiative Fund is created. The fund shall consist of money received as gifts or grants or collected as fees or charges from any federal, state, public, or private source. Money in the fund shall be used to reimburse the expenses of the Women's Health Initiative of Nebraska and expenses of members of the Women's Health Initiative Advisory Council. Nothing in sections 71-701 to 71-707 requires the Women's Health Initiative of Nebraska to accept any private donations that are not in keeping with the goals and objectives set forth by the initiative and the Department of Health and Human Services. No funds expended or received by or through the initiative shall pay for abortion referral or abortion services. Any money in the fund available for investment shall be invested by the state investment officer pursuant to the Nebraska Capital Expansion Act and the Nebraska State Funds Investment Act.Source  Laws 2000, LB 480, § 5;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 32;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 451. Cross References   Nebraska Capital Expansion Act, see section 72-1269.  Nebraska State Funds Investment Act, see section 72-1260.
NE Code § 71-706 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-706 - Department of Health and Human Services; powers.

71-706.  Department of Health and Human Services; powers.The Department of Health and Human Services shall have all powers necessary to implement the purposes and intent of sections 71-701 to 71-707, including applying for, receiving, and administering federal and other public and private funds credited to the Women's Health Initiative Fund. Any funds obtained for the Women's Health Initiative of Nebraska shall be remitted to the State Treasurer for credit to the Women's Health Initiative Fund.Source  Laws 2000, LB 480, § 6;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 33;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 452.
NE Code § 71-707 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-707 - Report.

71-707.  Report.The Department of Health and Human Services shall issue an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature on September 1 for the preceding fiscal year's activities of the Women's Health Initiative of Nebraska. The report submitted to the Legislature shall be submitted electronically. The report shall include progress reports on any programs, activities, or educational promotions that were undertaken by the initiative. The report shall also include a status report on women's health in Nebraska and any results achieved by the initiative.Source  Laws 2000, LB 480, § 7;  Laws 2005, LB 301, § 34;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 453;  Laws 2012, LB782, § 104.
NE Code § 71-801 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-801 - Nebraska Behavioral Health Services Act; act, how cited.

71-801.  Nebraska Behavioral Health Services Act; act, how cited.Sections 71-801 to 71-830 shall be known and may be cited as the Nebraska Behavioral Health Services Act.Source  Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 1;  Laws 2006, LB 994, § 91;  Laws 2009, LB154, § 17;  Laws 2009, LB603, § 3;  Laws 2012, LB1158, § 3;  Laws 2020, LB1158, § 5.
NE Code § 71-802 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-802 - Purposes of act.

71-802.  Purposes of act.The purposes of the Nebraska Behavioral Health Services Act are to: (1) Reorganize statutes relating to the provision of publicly funded behavioral health services; (2) provide for the organization and administration of the public behavioral health system within the department; (3) rename mental health regions as behavioral health regions; (4) provide for the naming of regional behavioral health authorities and ongoing activities of regional governing boards; (5) reorganize and rename the State Mental Health Planning and Evaluation Council and the State Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Advisory Committee; (6) change and add provisions relating to development of community-based behavioral health services and funding for behavioral health services; and (7) authorize the closure of regional centers.Source  Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 2;  Laws 2006, LB 994, § 92;  Laws 2013, LB6, § 12.
NE Code § 71-803 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-803 - Public behavioral health system; purposes.

71-803.  Public behavioral health system; purposes.The purposes of the public behavioral health system are to ensure:(1) The public safety and the health and safety of persons with behavioral health disorders;(2) Statewide access to behavioral health services, including, but not limited to, (a) adequate availability of behavioral health professionals, programs, and facilities, (b) an appropriate array of community-based services and continuum of care, and (c) integration and coordination of behavioral health services with primary health care services;(3) High quality behavioral health services, including, but not limited to, (a) services that are research-based and consumer-focused, (b) services that emphasize beneficial treatment outcomes and recovery, with appropriate treatment planning, case management, community support, and consumer peer support, (c) appropriate regulation of behavioral health professionals, programs, and facilities, and (d) consumer involvement as a priority in all aspects of service planning and delivery; and(4) Cost-effective behavioral health services, including, but not limited to, (a) services that are efficiently managed and supported with appropriate planning and information, (b) services that emphasize prevention, early detection, and early intervention, (c) services that are provided in the least restrictive environment consistent with the consumer's clinical diagnosis and plan of treatment, and (d) funding that is fully integrated and allocated to support the consumer and his or her plan of treatment.Source Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 3.
NE Code § 71-804 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-804 - Terms, defined.

71-804.  Terms, defined.For purposes of the Nebraska Behavioral Health Services Act:(1) Behavioral health disorder means mental illness or alcoholism, drug abuse, or other addictive disorder;(2) Behavioral health region means a behavioral health region established in section 71-807;(3) Behavioral health services means services, including, but not limited to, consumer-provided services, support services, inpatient and outpatient services, and residential and nonresidential services, provided for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral health disorders and the rehabilitation and recovery of persons with such disorders;(4) Community-based behavioral health services or community-based services means behavioral health services that are not provided at a regional center;(5) Department means the Department of Health and Human Services;(6) Director means the Director of Behavioral Health;(7) Division means the Division of Behavioral Health of the department;(8) Medical assistance program means the program established pursuant to the Medical Assistance Act;(9) Public behavioral health system means the statewide array of behavioral health services for children and adults provided by the public sector or private sector and supported in whole or in part with funding received and administered by the department, including behavioral health services provided under the medical assistance program;(10) Regional center means one of the state hospitals for the mentally ill designated in section 83-305; and(11) Regional center behavioral health services or regional center services means behavioral health services provided at a regional center.Source  Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 4;  Laws 2006, LB 1248, § 74;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 454;  Laws 2013, LB6, § 13. Cross References  Medical Assistance Act, see section 68-901.
NE Code § 71-805 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-805 - Division; personnel; office of consumer affairs.

71-805.  Division; personnel; office of consumer affairs.(1) The director shall appoint a chief clinical officer and a program administrator for consumer affairs for the division. The chief clinical officer shall be a board-certified psychiatrist and shall serve as the medical director for the division and all facilities and programs operated by the division. The program administrator for consumer affairs shall be a consumer or former consumer of behavioral health services and shall have specialized knowledge, experience, or expertise relating to consumer-directed behavioral health services, behavioral health delivery systems, and advocacy on behalf of consumers of behavioral health services and their families. The chief clinical officer and the program administrator for consumer affairs shall report to the director. The Governor and the director shall conduct a search for qualified candidates and shall solicit and consider recommendations from interested parties for such positions prior to making such appointments.(2) The director shall establish and maintain an office of consumer affairs within the division. The program administrator for consumer affairs shall be responsible for the administration and management of the office.Source  Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 5;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 455.
NE Code § 71-806 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-806 - Division; powers and duties; rules and regulations.

71-806.  Division; powers and duties; rules and regulations.(1) The division shall act as the chief behavioral health authority for the State of Nebraska and shall direct the administration and coordination of the public behavioral health system, including, but not limited to: (a) Administration and management of the division, regional centers, and any other facilities and programs operated by the division; (b) integration and coordination of the public behavioral health system; (c) comprehensive statewide planning for the provision of an appropriate array of community-based behavioral health services and continuum of care; (d) coordination and oversight of regional behavioral health authorities, including approval of regional budgets and audits of regional behavioral health authorities; (e) development and management of data and information systems; (f) prioritization and approval of all expenditures of funds received and administered by the division, including: The establishment of rates to be paid; reimbursement methodologies for behavioral health services; methodologies to be used by regional behavioral health authorities in determining a consumer's financial eligibility as provided in subsection (2) of section 71-809; and fees and copays to be paid by consumers of such services; (g) cooperation with the department in the licensure and regulation of behavioral health professionals, programs, and facilities; (h) cooperation with the department in the provision of behavioral health services under the medical assistance program; (i) audits of behavioral health programs and services; (j) promotion of activities in research and education to improve the quality of behavioral health services, recruitment and retention of behavioral health professionals, and access to behavioral health programs and services; and (k) establishment of standards for peer services, including standards for training programs and for training, certification of, and service delivery by individuals.(2) The department shall adopt and promulgate rules and regulations to carry out the Nebraska Behavioral Health Services Act.Source  Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 6;  Laws 2006, LB 1248, § 75;  Laws 2007, LB296, § 456;  Laws 2012, LB871, § 1;  Laws 2017, LB417, § 10.
NE Code § 71-807 (2021)
2021 Nebraska Revised Statutes|Chapter 71 - Public Health and Welfare|71-807 - Behavioral health regions; established.

71-807.  Behavioral health regions; established.Six behavioral health regions are established, consisting of the following counties:(1) Region 1 shall consist of Sioux, Dawes, Box Butte, Sheridan, Scotts Bluff, Morrill, Garden, Banner, Kimball, Cheyenne, and Deuel counties;(2) Region 2 shall consist of Grant, Hooker, Thomas, Arthur, McPherson, Logan, Keith, Lincoln, Perkins, Chase, Hayes, Frontier, Dawson, Gosper, Dundy, Hitchcock, and Red Willow counties;(3) Region 3 shall consist of Blaine, Loup, Garfield, Wheeler, Custer, Valley, Greeley, Sherman, Howard, Buffalo, Hall, Phelps, Kearney, Adams, Clay, Furnas, Harlan, Hamilton, Merrick, Franklin, Webster, and Nuckolls counties;(4) Region 4 shall consist of Cherry, Keya Paha, Boyd, Brown, Rock, Holt, Knox, Cedar, Dixon, Dakota, Thurston, Wayne, Pierce, Antelope, Boone, Nance, Madison, Stanton, Cuming, Burt, Colfax, and Platte counties;(5) Region 5 shall consist of Polk, Butler, Saunders, Seward, Lancaster, Otoe, Fillmore, Saline, Thayer, Jefferson, Gage, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee, York, and Richardson counties; and(6) Region 6 shall consist of Dodge, Washington, Douglas, Sarpy, and Cass counties.Source Laws 2004, LB 1083, § 7.