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TN Code § 68-1-1611 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 16 - Area Health Education Centers (Ahecs)|§ 68-1-1611. Programs Under This Part Not to Duplicate Existing Programs

 The activities and programs authorized by this part shall not duplicate other services, programs, or activities provided by any department, board, commission, or other governmental authority or entity of government.
TN Code § 68-1-1612 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 16 - Area Health Education Centers (Ahecs)|§ 68-1-1612. Income to Be Retained by Programs

 Any income generated as a result of programs or activities authorized by this part shall not revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year, but shall be maintained by the individual AHEC programs at Meharry Medical College, East Tennessee State University, and the University of Tennessee, Memphis, and shall be reinvested to further the mission of the programs as stated in this part.
TN Code § 68-1-1613 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 16 - Area Health Education Centers (Ahecs)|§ 68-1-1613. Annual Appropriations — Allocation of Funds

  The appropriation provided for the AHEC program in any fiscal year shall be as set in the general appropriations act.   For fiscal years beginning on and after July 1, 1998, funds appropriated for the individual AHEC programs shall be allocated as follows:  Sixteen and sixty-seven thousandths percent (16.67%) to East Tennessee State University for the Northeast Tennessee AHEC program;   Sixteen and sixty-seven thousandths percent (16.67%) to Meharry Medical College for the East Tennessee AHEC program;   Thirty-three and thirty-three thousandths percent (33.33%) to Meharry Medical College for the Middle Tennessee AHEC program; and   Thirty-three and thirty-three thousandths percent (33.33%) to the University of Tennessee, Memphis, for the West Tennessee AHEC program.     From the funds appropriated, the institutions shall distribute not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the funds to the local AHEC programs. The institutions shall not require any organizational changes in the local AHEC programs unless federal law so requires such changes.
TN Code § 68-1-1614 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 16 - Area Health Education Centers (Ahecs)|§ 68-1-1614. Rules and Regulations

 The commissioner of health is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purpose of this part. All such rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5.
TN Code § 68-1-1801 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 18 - Office of Women's Health Act of 2000|§ 68-1-1801. Short Title — Purpose — Creation

 This part shall be known and may be cited as “The Office of Women's Health Act of 2000” and is enacted for the purpose of educating the public concerning women's health issues and for advocating initiatives to enhance the quality of life for women in the state. This office shall be operated from existing resources of the department of health.
TN Code § 68-1-1802 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 18 - Office of Women's Health Act of 2000|§ 68-1-1802. Part Definitions

 As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Commissioner” means the commissioner of health;   “Department” means the department of health; and   “Office” means the office of women's health designated by this part.
TN Code § 68-1-1803 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 18 - Office of Women's Health Act of 2000|§ 68-1-1803. Purpose

 The office of women's health is designated for the following purposes:   To continue to educate and advocate for women's health by establishing appropriate forums, programs, and initiatives designed to educate the public regarding women's health issues with an emphasis on preventive health and healthy lifestyles;   To assist the commissioner in identifying, coordinating, and establishing priorities for programs, services, and resources the state should provide for women's health issues and concerns relating to the reproductive, menopausal, and post-menopausal phases of a woman's life with an emphasis on post-menopausal health;   To serve as a clearinghouse and resource for information on women's health by maintaining a current list of applicable resources and referring persons to the proper locations for obtaining such information. Information shall include, but not be limited to, the following:  Diseases that significantly impact women, including heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis;   Menopause;   Mental health;   Substance abuse;   Sexually transmitted diseases; and   Sexual assault and domestic violence;     To collect, classify, and analyze relevant research information and data conducted or compiled by the department or other entities in collaboration with the department, as well as to provide, except as prohibited by law, interested persons with information regarding research results;   To develop and recommend funding and program activities for educating the public on women's health initiatives, including, but not limited to, the following:  Health needs throughout a woman's life;   Diseases which significantly affect women, including heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis;   Access to health care for women;   Poverty and women's health;   The leading causes of morbidity and mortality for women; and   Special health concerns for minority women;     To make recommendations to the commissioner regarding programs that address women's health issues for inclusion in the department's annual budget and strategic planning;   To seek funding from various entities to carry out the purposes of this part;   To conduct public educational forums in conjunction with other public health events and conferences in the state to raise public awareness and educate citizens about women's health issues; and   To coordinate the activities and programs of the office with other entities that focus on women's health or women's issues.
TN Code § 68-1-1804 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 18 - Office of Women's Health Act of 2000|§ 68-1-1804. Creation of Advisory Committee — Appointment of Committee Members

  The commissioner may appoint an advisory committee on women's health to assist in advising the office regarding the duties required under this part.   The advisory committee shall be comprised of persons with expertise in and knowledge of women's health issues in the state. If the advisory committee is established, the commissioner shall determine the number of persons to serve on the committee; appoint a chair or co-chairs for the committee; and establish the policies and procedures under which the committee shall operate.
TN Code § 68-1-1805 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 18 - Office of Women's Health Act of 2000|§ 68-1-1805. Legislative Intent — Statewide Initiative to Increase Gynecological Cancer Awareness

  It is the intent of the general assembly to promote greater awareness of women to the risks of gynecological cancers by increasing their knowledge of the signs of such types of cancers and the benefits of early detection. The general assembly recognizes the traditional and significant role played by the department of health in educating the public about health issues and their relevance to maintaining a good quality of life for all citizens.   The department of health is directed to develop and implement a statewide initiative to increase awareness of women regarding gynecological cancers. Through the department's office of women's health, the department shall work with other state and federal programs, such as the Tennessee breast and cervical cancer early detection program and the National Cervical Cancer Coalition, to encourage all women to have regular screening examinations and to follow good health practices which may prevent gynecological cancers.   During national cervical health awareness month, the department shall further the public's knowledge and understanding of the signs of gynecological cancers and the importance of early detection through regular examinations by utilizing print, electronic, audio, or other media, as deemed appropriate by the department. The department shall encourage appropriate physicians and other health care providers to actively educate their patients regarding gynecological cancers through dissemination of information about these diseases and their detection and prevention, as well as through participation in the initiative by providing free cervical cancer screening on “Free Pap Smear Day.” Where feasible, the department shall work with similar national campaigns which are directed toward women's health issues, as well as partner with health care professional organizations and governmental entities to enhance the department's efforts related to gynecological cancers.
TN Code § 68-1-1901 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 19 - Stroke Care, Education, and Outreach Collaborative|§ 68-1-1901. Establishment of Collaborative — Members

 The commissioner of health shall establish a stroke care, education, and outreach collaborative in each grand division of the state. The members of the collaborative shall be hospitals and health care providers providing stroke care in the grand division. The collaborative shall develop and support a program of education and outreach focused on helping community hospitals acquire the skills and resources necessary to qualify them as stroke centers, equipped for the treatment of a patient with acute stroke. The program will be targeted to hospitals and providers in the grand division.
TN Code § 68-1-1902 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 19 - Stroke Care, Education, and Outreach Collaborative|§ 68-1-1902. Education and Outreach Program Focus

  Stroke care education and outreach shall be focused on performance and process improvement, shall employ the use of multidisciplinary teams of care, and shall be knowledge-based and patient-centered. The program shall be comprehensive in its approach, utilizing neurology, cardiology, diagnostic services, rehabilitation services, community resources, and service providers. The collaborative shall designate at least one (1) hospital to be an education site and have resources dedicated to its educational outreach program.   Each collaborative shall provide a stroke education program based on:  Best current practice developed through research and medical literature and the study of best practice in acute stroke treatment and therapy;   Best medical practice that is tailored to meet the patient population served at the center reflecting the cultural, psychosocial, economic and lifestyle characteristics;   Clinical guidelines and protocols for standardized care;   Benchmarks to monitor quality care practices;   Performance improvement for better patient outcomes; and   Increased capacity for stroke research.
TN Code § 68-1-1903 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 19 - Stroke Care, Education, and Outreach Collaborative|§ 68-1-1903. Statewide Stroke Database — Report

  The East Tennessee State University College of Public Health, in cooperation with the Tennessee stroke systems task force, shall maintain a statewide stroke database that compiles information and statistics on stroke care involving prevalence, mortality and performance metrics that align with the stroke consensus metrics developed and approved by the American Heart Association, centers for disease control and prevention and the joint commission. The College of Public Health shall make aggregate data available to the public health community via an annual report. The College of Public Health shall support this data platform based on nationally available stroke registry tools that are based on nationally recognized, evidence-based guidelines. To every extent possible, the College of Public Health shall coordinate with national voluntary health organizations involved in stroke quality improvement to avoid duplication and redundancy.   Beginning in July 2017 and for each subsequent year, comprehensive stroke centers and primary stroke centers shall, and all other hospitals are encouraged to, report data quarterly consistent with nationally recognized stroke consensus measures on the treatment of individuals with confirmed stroke to the East Tennessee State University College of Public Health.    This section shall not be construed as a medical practice guideline and shall not be used to restrict the authority of a hospital to provide services for which it has received a license to provide such services under state law.   This section shall not be construed to authorize any disclosure of information that would be prohibited pursuant to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), compiled in 42 U.S.C. § 1320d et seq.   The College of Public Health shall not disclose any hospital-specific information reported to it.
TN Code § 68-1-2201 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 22 - Office of Minority Health Act of 2004|§ 68-1-2201. Short Title — Purpose — Resources

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Office of Minority Health Act of 2004” and is enacted for the purpose of educating the public concerning health issues regarding the minority populations in this state and for advocating initiatives to enhance the quality of life and address any disparity of health services available for minorities in this state. This office shall be operated from existing resources of the department of health.
TN Code § 68-1-2202 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 22 - Office of Minority Health Act of 2004|§ 68-1-2202. Part Definitions

 As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Commissioner” means the commissioner of health;   “Department” means the department of health;   “Minorities” include, but are not limited to, African American, Hispanic, Asian American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Middle Eastern American and the underserved regardless of age, race, economics, gender, language or geographic location; and   “Office” means the office of minority health designated by this part.
TN Code § 68-1-2203 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 22 - Office of Minority Health Act of 2004|§ 68-1-2203. Functions

 The office of minority health is designated for the following purposes:   To assist the commissioner in the assessment of the health needs of the minority populations within the state;   To recommend to the commissioner methods and programs that are sensitive and relevant to the unique linguistic, cultural and ethnic characteristics of minority populations;   To provide consultation, technical assistance, training, and reference materials regarding health issues of minorities to service providers, organizations and other agencies;   To promote awareness of minority health concerns and encourage, promote and aid in the establishment of services to address those concerns;   To disseminate information on available minority services;   To provide adequate and effective opportunities for minorities to express their views on departmental policy development and program implementation;   To coordinate with other agencies providing services to minority populations in an effort to make available services designed to meet the needs of minority residents;   To develop local coalitions throughout the state that provide local networks of health organizations and associated agencies, and act as a community focus for minority health related programs; and   To seek funding from various entities or sources to carry out or further the purposes of this part.
TN Code § 68-1-2204 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 22 - Office of Minority Health Act of 2004|§ 68-1-2204. Appointment of Advisory Council

  The commissioner may appoint an advisory council on minority health to assist in advising the office regarding the duties required under this part.   The advisory council shall be comprised of community leaders and persons with expertise in and knowledge of minority health issues in the state. If the advisory committee is established, the commissioner shall determine the number of persons to serve on the committee; appoint a chair or co-chairs for the committee; and establish the policies and procedures under which the committee shall operate.
TN Code § 68-1-2301 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 23 - Child Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2006|§ 68-1-2301. Short Title — Purpose

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Child Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2006,” and is enacted for the purpose of educating the public concerning child nutrition and wellness issues and for advocating initiatives to improve the nutrition and wellness of children.
TN Code § 68-1-2302 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 23 - Child Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2006|§ 68-1-2302. Part Definitions

 As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:   [Deleted by 2014 amendment.]   “Commissioner” means the commissioner of health;   “Department” means the department of health; and   “Office” means the office of child nutrition and wellness in the department, which is created in § 68-1-2304.
TN Code § 68-1-2304 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 23 - Child Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2006|§ 68-1-2304. Office of Child Nutrition and Wellness

  The office of child nutrition and wellness shall be created in the department, but only upon sufficient funding being appropriated for the office.   The office shall perform the following functions:  Assist the commissioner in identifying and establishing priorities for programs, services, and resources to promote better child nutrition and wellness;   Serve as a clearinghouse for information on child nutrition and wellness;   Identify and recommend sources of funding for promotion of child nutrition and wellness and seek funding from the sources;   Make recommendations to the commissioner regarding programs that address child nutrition and wellness for inclusion in the department's annual budget; and   Conduct public educational forums to raise public awareness about child nutrition and wellness issues.
TN Code § 68-1-2401 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 24 - Tennessee Nurse Home Visitor Program Act|§ 68-1-2401. Short Title

 This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Nurse Home Visitor Program Act.”
TN Code § 68-1-2402 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 24 - Tennessee Nurse Home Visitor Program Act|§ 68-1-2402. Legislative Findings — Legislative Intent

  The general assembly finds that, in order to adequately care for their newborns and young children, new mothers may often benefit from receiving professional assistance and information. Without such assistance and information, a young mother may develop habits or practices that are detrimental to her health and well-being and the health and well-being of her child. The general assembly further finds that inadequate prenatal care and inadequate care in infancy and early childhood often inhibit a child's ability to learn and develop throughout childhood and may have lasting, adverse affects on the child's ability to function as an adult. The general assembly recognizes that implementation of a nurse home visitor program that provides educational, health, and other resources for new young mothers during pregnancy and the first years of their infants' lives has been proven to significantly reduce the amount of drug, including nicotine, and alcohol use and abuse by mothers, the occurrence of criminal activity committed by mothers and their children under fifteen (15) years of age, and the number of reported incidents of child abuse and neglect. Such a program has also been proven to reduce the number of subsequent births, increase the length of time between subsequent births, and reduce the mother's need for other forms of public assistance.   It is the intent of the general assembly that such a program be established for the state, beginning with a limited number of participants and expanding by the year 2017 to be available to all low-income, first-time mothers in the state who consent to receiving services.
TN Code § 68-1-2403 (2021)
2021 Tennessee Code|Title 68 - Health, Safety and Environmental Protection|Chapter 1 - Department of Health|Part 24 - Tennessee Nurse Home Visitor Program Act|§ 68-1-2403. Part Definitions

 As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:   “Department” means the department of health;   “Entity” means any nonprofit, not-for-profit, or for-profit corporation, religious or charitable organization, institution of higher education, visiting nurse association, existing visiting nurse program, local health department, county department of social services, political subdivision of the state, or other governmental agency or any combination thereof;   “Health care and services facility” means a health care entity or facility identified pursuant to § 68-1-2405 to assist the department in administering the program;   “Low-income” means an annual income that does not exceed two hundred percent (200%) of the federal poverty level;   “Nurse” means a person licensed as a professional nurse pursuant to title 63, chapter 7; and   “Program” means the nurse home visitor program established in this part.