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Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-41 - PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT › Section 580-9-41-.02 - Substance Abuse Staff

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(1)
			 Human Service Needs Assessment and Case Planning shall be performed by a person
			 meeting the following:
(a) A person who has
			 successfully completed a Case Manager Training Program equivalent to that
			 provided by the DMH Substance Abuse Division. A written request containing
			 detailed accounts of the content of the training program and qualification of
			 trainer(s) should be submitted to SASD prior to the training.
(b) A person who possesses a valid Alabama
			 driver's license.
(c) A person who
			 meets the qualifications of a Qualified Substance Abuse Professinal II (QSAP
			 III).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-42 - TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM OPERATION › Section 580-9-42-.01 - Program Descriptions (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-42 - TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM OPERATION › Section 580-9-42-.02 - Policies (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-42 - TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM OPERATION › Section 580-9-42-.03 - Client Protection (Reserved)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-42 - TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM OPERATION › Section 580-9-42-.04 - Physical Facilities (Reserved)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala. 1975, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-43 - CLIENT RECORDS › Section 580-9-43-.01 - Case Files (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-43 - CLIENT RECORDS › Section 580-9-43-.02 - Control And Maintenance (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-44 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS › Section 580-9-44-.03 - Client Rights (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-44 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS › Section 580-9-44-.04 - Abuse And Neglect (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-44 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS › Section 580-9-44-.05 - Grievances, Complaints, And Appeals (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-44 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS › Section 580-9-44-.06 - Confidentiality And Privacy (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-44 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS › Section 580-9-44-.07 - Seclusion And Restraint (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-44 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS › Section 580-9-44-.08 - Child And Adolescent Seclusion And Restraint (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-44 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS › Section 580-9-44-.09 - Incident Reporting (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-44 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS › Section 580-9-44-.10 - Infection Control (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-44 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS › Section 580-9-44-.11 - Performance Improvement (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-44 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS › Section 580-9-44-.12 - Operational Policies and Procedures Manual (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-44 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS › Section 580-9-44-.13 - Program Description. (REPEALED)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-44 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS › Section 580-9-44-.14 - Level 0.5: Early Intervention

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(1) Rule
			 Compliance. Each Level 0.5 Early Intervention Program shall comply with the
			 following rules and the rules specified in this chapter.
(a) Operational Plan. The entity shall
			 develop, maintain and document implementation of a written operational plan
			 that defines its Level 0.5 Early Intervention Program. The program description
			 shall comply with all of the requirements specified in 580-9-44-.13 and the
			 following additional specifications:
1.
			 Location. The entity shall specifically identify and describe the setting in
			 which Level 0.5 Early Intervention services shall be provided. Services may be
			 provided in any appropriate setting that protects the client's right to
			 privacy, confidentiality, safety and meets the DMH facility certification
			 standards as appropriate to the location. Service locations may include
			 traditional clinical offices and behavioral health sites, residences, schools,
			 shelters, work sites, community centers and other locations as pre-authorized
			 by DMH.
(i) Adolescent Specific Criteria.
(I) Location. Shall not provide services in
			 locations that would require shared services or significant contact with
			 individuals receiving treatment for substance use
			 disorders.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-45 - TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION SERVICE SPECIFIC › Section 580-9-45-.01 - All Treatment And Rehabilitation Services (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-45 - TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION SERVICE SPECIFIC › Section 580-9-45-.02 - Emergency Services (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-45 - TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION SERVICE SPECIFIC › Section 580-9-45-.03 - Intensive Outpatient Service Characteristics (Repealed)

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Author:
Substances Abuse Services
				  Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-45 - TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION SERVICE SPECIFIC › Section 580-9-45-.04 - Outpatient And Opiate Replacement Treatment Program Characteristics (Repealed)

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Rule was previously
				  580-9-45-.03,
				  renumbered as per certification filed November 19, 2003; effective December 24,
				  2003.
Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-45 - TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION SERVICE SPECIFIC › Section 580-9-45-.05 - Residential Stabilization Program Characteristics (Repealed)

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Rule was previously
				  580-9-45-.04,
				  renumbered as per certification filed November 19, 2003; effective December 24,
				  2003.
Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-45 - TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION SERVICE SPECIFIC › Section 580-9-45-.06 - Case Management (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-45 - TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION SERVICE SPECIFIC › Section 580-9-45-.07 - Opiate Replacement Treatment (Repealed)

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Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-46 - GENERAL MEDICAL AND PHARMACY › Section 580-9-46-.01 - General Medical And Pharmacy

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(1) The agency must demonstrate that all
			 medical care aspects of the program are performed or supervised by a physician
			 licensed to practice in the State of Alabama.
(2) The agency must have written medical
			 procedures which describe the steps for the management of medical
			 emergencies.
(3) All residential
			 programs must demonstrate their client's accessibility to a local licensed
			 hospital for the purpose of providing emergency hospital care.
(4) All substance abuse treatment programs
			 must provide for, or be able to refer, clients for physical and/or laboratory
			 examinations when clinically appropriate in accordance with the supervising
			 physician's written medical procedures. However, programs are not required to
			 provide uncompensated medical care.
(5) For those situations where drug screening
			 by urinalysis is deemed appropriate and necessary by the program director, or
			 supervising physician, the program must:
(a)
			 Establish procedures which protect against the falsification and/or
			 contamination of any urine sample;
(b) Provide assurance that no client will be
			 discharged from treatment solely on the basis of a single positive urine
			 analysis (not applicable to substance abuse residential programs).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-46 - GENERAL MEDICAL AND PHARMACY › Section 580-9-46-.02 - Outpatient Detoxification

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(1)
			 Supervised withdrawal from alcohol and drug intoxication in non-residential
			 setting (client remains in usual living situation) using medication after
			 medical evaluation and following physician approved guidelines.
(2) Any agency providing outpatient
			 detoxification services must have written procedures that describe the
			 protocols taken by the program to ensure the safe detoxification of any client
			 assigned to this method of treatment.
(3) All outpatient detoxification programs
			 must have 24-hour emergency services available, either on site or through an
			 affiliated agreement.
(4) All
			 detoxification programs must demonstrate by written agreement their client's
			 accessibility to a local licensed hospital for the purpose of providing
			 emergency hospital care.
(5)
			 Detoxification programs will have psychosocial assessment and/or supportive
			 services available and accessible to the client and family as soon as deemed
			 clinically appropriate.
Author:
Substance Abuse Services Division
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-46 - GENERAL MEDICAL AND PHARMACY › Section 580-9-46-.03 - Residential Detoxification

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(1)
			 Supervised withdrawal from alcohol and drug intoxication for an individual who
			 can safely be treated outside an acute general hospital setting, using
			 medication after medical evaluation and following physician approved
			 guidelines, but who requires 24 hour a day supervision.
(2) Programs providing detoxification
			 services must have coverage by a licensed physician trained in detoxification
			 protocols and/or addiction medicine.
(3) Medical supervision of detoxification
			 must be available twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a
			 week.
(4) Criteria for determining
			 the need for detoxification with medication must be described in a written
			 procedure approved by the physician. The procedures must include:
(a) Description of symptoms requiring medical
			 detoxification.
(b) Continuous
			 nursing assessment following admission to the program to determine if there are
			 any changes in detoxification needs.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-47 - PREVENTION STANDARDS › Section 580-9-47-.02 - Personnel

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(1) It will be
			 incumbent on the Board of Directors of each organization/agency to develop the
			 qualifications for the position of Executive Director. This is a full-time
			 position and the required qualifications for the Executive Director should be
			 commensurate with the professional staff employed by the organization/agency
			 and with the continuum of care provided by the organization/agency.
(2) The Prevention Director has to meet at
			 least one (1) of the following criteria:
(a)
			 Have a Master's degree in a human services related field and two(2) years of
			 work experience in substance abuse treatment or prevention or
(b) Be certified as either a Certified
			 Prevention Specialist or a Certified Prevention Manager by an independent
			 certification board offering a credential approved by the Alabama Department of
			 Mental Health (ADMH).
(c) Have a
			 Bachelor's degree in a human services related field and one (1) year work
			 experience in substance abuse treatment or prevention that includes all of the
			 following:
1. Two thousand (2000) hours in
			 substance abuse treatment or prevention.
2. One hundred (100) hours of prevention
			 education training that includes four (4) hours of Prevention-specific HIV/AIDS
			 education, six (6) hours of Prevention-specific Ethics, and four (4) hours of
			 Managing Disruptive Audience Behavior.
3. A minimum of one hundred and twenty (12 0)
			 hours of supervised practical experience with at least ten (10) hours in each
			 of the following:
(i)
			 Individual/peer.
(ii)
			 Family.
(iii) Community.
(iv) School.
4. Evaluations from supervisors and
			 colleagues.
5. A signed code of
			 ethics form.
6. Within two (2)
			 years of assuming the duties of Prevention Director (who solely has the
			 criteria outlined in standard 580-9-47-.02(2)(a)(3)), the staff member must
			 take the appropriate action steps to meet the requirements outlined in standard
			 580-9-47-02(2).
(d) When
			 the Prevention budget of a provider organization is $120,000 or less, a single
			 staff member may serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Executive Director (ED)
			 and Prevention Director. This staff member must meet the requirements of the
			 Prevention Director.
(e) A minimum
			 of twenty (20) hours of continuing education training is required each year.
			 The continuing education year begins with the start date of performing duties
			 as a Prevention Director. Six (6) hours of continuing education may be obtained
			 internal to the organization related to disease concept and pharmacology. The
			 remaining courses shall focus on substance abuse prevention.
(f) Documentation of all education and
			 experience verification, professional certification and continuing education
			 training shall be maintained for each Prevention Director.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-47 - PREVENTION STANDARDS › Section 580-9-47-.03 - Prevention Records

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(1)
			 Prevention activities shall be documented by hard copy format and kept on file
			 by the prevention provider.
(2)
			 Certified staff members who perform prevention services must document the
			 following:
(a) Date and physical location
			 where service was delivered.
(b)
			 Topic addressed.
(c) Description of
			 activities.
(d) Length of the
			 presentation.
(e) Number of
			 participants.
(f) Identification of
			 participants by gender.
(g)
			 Identification of participants by age.
(h) Identification of participants by
			 race/ethnicity.
(i)
			 Domain.
(j) Prevention
			 strategy.
(k) An ADMH approved
			 attendance log or a printout of the teacher list with teacher signature or
			 authorized classroom representative (prevention activity form).
(l) The signature of the individual(s) who
			 provided the actual prevention service.
(m) Applicable billing codes.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-47 - PREVENTION STANDARDS › Section 580-9-47-.04 - Community Planning

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Prevention providers shall utilize the Strategic Prevention
				Framework (SPF) to plan strategic efforts for service provision, mobilization
				of community partners and to change community norms and practice. A prevention
				plan will be submitted to the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH)
				Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Office of Prevention
				once every two (2) years.
(1)
			 Assessment.
(a) Each prevention agency will
			 assess prevention needs based on State epidemiological data provided.
			 Additionally, service provision will be driven by cultural competency, local
			 data and demographics of the specific target population.
(b) The prevention agency will maintain a
			 roster of names and contact information for stakeholders representing the
			 following sectors:
1. Youth.
2. Parents.
3. Businesses.
4. Schools/school system.
5. Media.
6. Youth organizations.
7. Law enforcement.
8. Religious or fraternal
			 organizations.
9. Civic groups
			 and/or Healthcare professionals.
10. State, local, or tribal governmental
			 agencies.
11. Children's Policy
			 Council.
12. Faith based
			 entities.
13. Participants of
			 service(s).
14. Data collection.
(a) The prevention agency will collect and
			 maintain data on National Outcome Measures (NOMS) as defined by the Substance
			 Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and communicated by the
			 Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH).
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-47 - PREVENTION STANDARDS › Section 580-9-47-.05 - Prevention Strategies

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(1)
			 All prevention strategies proposed for implementation shall be documented in a
			 prevention plan that follows the Strategic Prevention Framework, submitted to
			 the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) Division of Mental Health and
			 Substance Abuse Services Office of Prevention, every (2) years.
(a) Amendments to the Prevention Plan are the
			 responsibility of the provider and must be approved by the Alabama Department
			 of Mental Health (ADMH) Division of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
			 Office of Prevention prior to implementation.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-47 - PREVENTION STANDARDS › Section 580-9-47-.06 - Performance Improvement

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The provider shall provide written documentation of the
				entity's operation and maintenance of a Performance Improvement System.
(1) All prevention programs shall have a
			 Performance Improvement designed to:
(a)
			 Monitor and assess prevention processes and outcomes.
(b) Identify organizational and capacity
			 issues as they relate to programming.
(c) Improve the overall quality of prevention
			 practice.
(d) Improve the overall
			 quality of prevention programs.
(e)
			 Instill a process for informed decision making on appropriate service
			 provision.
(f) Ensure program
			 fidelity and documentation, if adaptation(s) are needed and document
			 consultation with the program developer.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-47 - PREVENTION STANDARDS › Section 580-9-47-.07 - Personnel Management

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(1)
			 General Staff.
(a) The chief executive
			 officer/director of a prevention provider organization shall be a full-time
			 employee possessing:
1. At least a
			 baccalaureate in an administrative or mental health related field with at least
			 three years of progressive managerial experience in either substance abuse
			 treatment or prevention; or
2. Be
			 certified as a Prevention Manager by an independent certification board
			 offering a credential approved by the Substance Abuse Services Division of the
			 State Department of Mental Health/Mental Retardation.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-47 - PREVENTION STANDARDS › Section 580-9-47-.08 - Continuing Education

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(1)
			 Each prevention professional/service provider shall receive a minimum of 20
			 contact hours of continuing education training each year. At least six of these
			 contact hours shall be obtained through a state sponsored or approved
			 course.
(2) Each prevention service
			 provider shall be trained in HIV/AIDS education/prevention within 90 days of
			 employment.
(3) Each prevention
			 service provider shall be trained in procedures for managing disruptive
			 behavior within 90 days of employment.
(4) Each prevention service provider shall be
			 trained in Prevention Ethics within 90 days of employment.
(5) Documentation of all education/experience
			 qualifications, professional certification, and all continuing education
			 training shall be maintained within a folder for each individual prevention
			 professional/service provider and retained on file by the Prevention
			 Coordinator.
Author:
Division of Substance Abuse
				Services
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-47 - PREVENTION STANDARDS › Section 580-9-47-.09 - Prevention Records

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(1)
			 Each prevention activity/occurrence that is provided for reimbursement under
			 contract with the DMH/MR shall be recorded on an activity sheet.
(2) Documentation of all prevention services
			 shall be completed by the person who delivers the service and shall contain:
(a) The date and location of each service
			 delivery;
(b) The topic
			 addressed;
(c) A description of
			 activities provided;
(d) The length
			 of the presentation;
(e) The number
			 of recipients by gender, age and race;
(f) The Prevention Objective code;
(g) The attendance log or roll; and
(h) The signature of the person providing the
			 service.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-47 - PREVENTION STANDARDS › Section 580-9-47-.10 - Participant Protection

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The provider agency/organization must report all cases of
				suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of program participants, regardless
				of age, to the local DHR office, and to the DMH/MR Director, within three
				working days of the incident.
Author:
Division of Substance Abuse
				Services
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-47 - PREVENTION STANDARDS › Section 580-9-47-.11 - Quality Assurance Program

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(1) A service provider organization shall
			 have in place a quality assurance plan in which a designated person is
			 responsible for the periodic review of all documentation related to staff
			 qualifications and service provision.
(2) As a result of the review, any problems
			 identified, action taken, and follow-up shall be documented and communicated
			 through organized discussion with all concerned staff.
Author:
Division of Substance Abuse
				Services
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-47 - PREVENTION STANDARDS › Section 580-9-47-.12 - Prevention Plan

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Each DMH/MR contracted prevention service provider shall
				develop and maintain a comprehensive prevention plan. This plan shall set forth
				the agency's prevention philosophy and outline all prevention services provided
				by the organization. This plan should state the amount and type of prevention
				services that are being provided to each county within its catchment area and
				shall be up-dated annually. This plan shall be in conformance with the State
				and Region plan.
Author:
Division of Substance Abuse
				Services
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-47 - PREVENTION STANDARDS › Section 580-9-47-.13 - Prevention Reporting

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At the end of each fiscal year each prevention organization
				shall submit to the DMH/MR within sixty days a detailed evaluation report
				outlining the outcome results of each prevention objective. This report shall
				list the total number of recipients for each objective broken down by age
				range, gender, and race; a copy of the type(s) of measurement used; what was
				being measured; size of the sample(s); and the outcome evaluation
				results.
Author:
Division of Substance Abuse
				Services
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-47 - PREVENTION STANDARDS › Section 580-9-47-.14 - Request For Proposal

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All prevention objectives shall conform to the guidelines as
				outlined within each annual Request For Proposal (RFP) and shall be in
				accordance with the state and regional plan.
Author:
Division of Substance Abuse
				Services
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 580 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH › Chapter 580-9-47 - PREVENTION STANDARDS › Section 580-9-47-.15 - Waiver Requests

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All requests for waivers must be submitted in writing to the
				DMH/MR Director. The DMH/MR Director shall review this request then render a
				written decision to the program within 30 days. Services delivered during the
				same period shall be reimbursed provided they are not otherwise in violation of
				these standards or law.
Author:
Division of Substance Abuse
				Services
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §
										22-50-11.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-1 - THE BOARD › Section 582-X-1-.01 - Purpose

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This chapter implements the applicable provisions of the
				34-19-12,
Code of Ala.
				1975
, relating to the practice and regulation of licensed
				midwifery in Alabama.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Midwifery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-19-12, et
				  seq.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-1 - THE BOARD › Section 582-X-1-.02 - Construction

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These sections cover the Alabama State Board of Midwifery;
				Duties; and Petition for the adoption of a rule.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Midwifery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-19-12, et
				  seq.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-1 - THE BOARD › Section 582-X-1-.05 - Duties

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The Alabama State Board of Midwifery exists to and is
				responsible for:
(a) Approve, renew,
			 suspend, or revoke licenses for the practice of midwifery.
Code of
			 Ala. 1975
, §
								34-19-14(a) (1)
(b) The appointment of a Complaint
			 Review Committee for the purposes of reviewing complaints against Licensed
			 Midwives when such complaints are filed, as further described in the subsection
			 of these rules and regulations and described as "Complaints."
Code
			 of Ala. 1975
, §
								34-19-14(a)(2)
(c) Establish reasonable licensure
			 fees.
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								34-19-14(a) (3)
(d) The generation, adoption, and
			 revision of standardized forms, including the Licensed Midwife Disclosure Form,
			 Informed Consent Form, Emergency Care Form, and applications for licensure and
			 renewal.
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								34-19-14(a)(4)
(e) Impose administrative fines
			 for violations of the ASBM's rules or Act 2017-383, not to exceed $1000 per
			 violation, pursuant to
			 34-19-14(a)(5).
(f) Establish levels of professional
			 liability insurance, with limits no less than $100,000 per occurrence and
			 $300,0000 aggregate annually, that must be maintained by a Licensed Midwife
			 pursuant to
			 34-19-14(a)(6).
(g) The generation, adoption, and revision as
			 needed, of the Rules and Regulations for Licensed Midwives in the state of
			 Alabama, in a manner consistent with the most current NARM Job Analysis and
			 essential documents developed by MANA.
Code of Ala.
			 1975
, §
								34-19-14(b)
(h) The maintenance of an
			 up-to-date, public list of every individual licensed to practice midwifery in
			 Alabama, pursuant to
			 34-19-15(e).
(i) The maintenance of an up-to-date, public
			 list of every individual whose license has been suspended, revoked, or denied,
			 pursuant to
			 34-19-15(e). This
			 list shall include the name of each individual, the date and the cause of
			 action, the penalty incurred, and the length of the penalty.
(j) The maintenance of public documentation
			 of each Licensed Midwife's annual midwifery statistics pursuant to
			 34-19-12(m)
			 (2).
(k) The annual review of Professional
			 Liability Insurance and Certified Professional Midwife status of each licensed
			 midwife to ensure compliance.
(I)
			 The Board shall have a duty to impose all statutory and regulatory requirements
			 applicable to Act 2017-383.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Midwifery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-19-12,
				  34-19-14,
				  34-19-15, et seq.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-1 - THE BOARD › Section 582-X-1-.06 - Petition For The Adoption Of A Rule

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The purpose of this section is to delineate the procedures of
				the board for the submission, consideration, and adoption of a petition to the
				board to adopt a rule.
Code of Ala. 1975
, §
								41-22-4(a)
				(1)
(a) Submission of the petition.
1. Any person may petition the board to adopt
			 a rule using a form provided.
2.
			 The petition shall be in writing; contain the petitioner's name, address, and
			 organization, if any; and describe the rule and the reason for it; however, if
			 the Alabama State Board of Midwifery determines that further information is
			 necessary to assist the board in reaching a decision, the ASBM may require that
			 the petitioner re-submit the petition and that it contain:
(i) a brief explanation of the proposed
			 rule;
(ii) the text of the proposed
			 rule prepared in a manner to indicate the words to be added or deleted from the
			 current text, if any;
(iii) a
			 statement of the statutory or other authority under which the rule is to be
			 promulgated; and
(iv) the public
			 benefits anticipated as a result of adopting the rule or the anticipated injury
			 or inequity which could result from the failure to adopt the proposed
			 rule.
3. The ASBM may
			 refuse to accept a petition which does not contain the information in paragraph
			 (2) of this subsection or the information in paragraph (2) (A) - (D) of this
			 subsection if the ASBM determines that the latter information is
			 necessary.
4. The petition shall be
			 mailed or delivered to the Alabama State Board of Midwifery.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-2 - LICENSING › Section 582-X-2-.01 - Purpose

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To establish requirements and the process for Licensed
				Midwifery care in the state of Alabama.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Midwifery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-19-12, et seq.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-2 - LICENSING › Section 582-X-2-.02 - Construction

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These sections cover General license standards; Fees; Initial
				application; License renewal; Invalid License; Minimum Continuing Education
				Requirements for Licensure; Requirements for Clinical Internships; Grounds for
				denial of an initial or renewal application, or after disciplinary action;
				Surrender of license; and Reissuance of license after Revocation, Suspension,
				or Surrender.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Midwifery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-19-14, et seq.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-2 - LICENSING › Section 582-X-2-.03 - General License Standards

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(1)
			 Individuals may receive a license to practice midwifery in Alabama through
			 application to the Alabama State Board of Midwifery(ASBM).
(2) A midwife license shall be valid for a
			 period of two years. Each license shall state on its face the expiration date.
			 Renewal period is June 1 - July 1. Licenses that are not renewed as required
			 will be cancelled.
(3) A midwife's
			 initial license might be fewer than two years but cannot exceed two years.
			 Initial licenses issued prior to June 30 shall expire on July 1 the following
			 calendar year, while licenses issued after July 1 shall expire on July 1 in the
			 second calendar year from issue.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Midwifery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-19-14,
				  et seq.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-2 - LICENSING › Section 582-X-2-.04 - Fees

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(1) All fees must
			 be made payable to the Alabama State Board of Midwifery.
(a) Application fee - $250.
(b) Initial license - $550.
(c) Renewal license - $600 for each two-year
			 renewal period.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-2 - LICENSING › Section 582-X-2-.05 - Initial License Application

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(1)
Application process
. An individual desiring to be licensed as
			 a midwife shall apply to the board on the Application Form provided by the
			 ASBM. Applicants for licensure shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board
			 that he or she has met all of the following requirements
Code of
			 Ala. 1975
,34-19-15:
(a) Is at least 21 years of age.
Code of Ala. 1975
,
			 34-19-15(a) (1)
(b) Is a citizen of the United
			 States or, if not a citizen of the United States, is legally present in the
			 United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government.
Code of Ala. 1975
,
			 34-19-15(a)(2)
(c) Proof of current Certified
			 Professional Midwife (CPM) certification by NARM.
(d) Has obtained a certified professional
			 midwife credential through one of these educational pathways:
1. An applicant who has obtained a certified
			 professional midwife credential through an education program or pathway
			 accredited by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council or by another
			 accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education;
Code of Ala. 1975
,
			 34-19-15(a)(3)
2. An applicant who has obtained a
			 certified professional midwife credential prior to January 1, 2020, through a
			 non-accredited pathway, provided the applicant obtains the Midwifery Bridge
			 Certificate or completes an educational program or pathway accredited by the
			 Midwifery Education Accreditation Council or by another accrediting agency
			 recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Code of
			 Ala. 1975
,
			 34-19-15(b)(1)
3. An applicant who has maintained
			 licensure in a state that does not require an accredited education, provided
			 the applicant obtains the Midwifery Bridge Certificate or completes an
			 educational program or pathway accredited by the Midwifery Education
			 Accreditation Council or by another accrediting agency recognized by the United
			 States Department of Education.
Code of Ala. 1975
,
			 34-19-15(b)(2)
(e) Proof of current
			 professional liability insurance of no less than one hundred thousand dollars
			 ($100,000) per occurrence and three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000)
			 aggregate;
(f) Application
			 Fee.
(g) Background check form and
			 applicable fee.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-2 - LICENSING › Section 582-X-2-.06 - License Renewal

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(1) Licenses
			 shall be valid for a period of 24 months, except the initial license.
(2) Renewal period is from June 1 - July
			 1.
(3) A Licensed Midwife's license
			 expires on July 1, two years or less after initial licensure.
(4) Licenses that are not renewed as required
			 will be invalid.
(5) Each Licensed
			 Midwife is solely responsible for compliance with the requirements for license
			 renewal. A Licensed Midwife's application for license renewal must include the
			 following:
(a) a completed license renewal
			 application form which shall require the provision of the preferred mailing
			 address and telephone number, and a statement of all felony offenses for which
			 the licensee has been convicted, annual statistics form, along with any other
			 information required by the ASBM;
(b) proof of current Certified Professional
			 Midwife certification from NARM;
(c) Proof of current professional liability
			 insurance of no less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per
			 occurrence and three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) aggregate;
(d) Background check form and applicable fee;
			 and
(e) the renewal fee.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-2 - LICENSING › Section 582-X-2-.07 - Invalid License

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(1) A Licensed
			 Midwife who fails to apply for license renewal by July 1 of the year of
			 expiration of the current license, the license shall become invalid.
(2) The person may obtain a new license by
			 reapplying for initial licensure and complying with the current requirements
			 and procedures for obtaining an initial license.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Midwifery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-19-14, et
				  seq.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-2 - LICENSING › Section 582-X-2-.08 - Minimum Continuing Education Requirements For Licensure

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(1) Proof of
			 continuing education will be the Certified Professional Midwife certification
			 from NARM, which requires 30 CEUs over three years. The ASBM deems verification
			 of the licensee's CPM credential as proof of continuing education.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Midwifery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-19-14, et
				  seq.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-2 - LICENSING › Section 582-X-2-.09 - Requirements For Clinical Internships For Individuals Seeking Midwifery Training

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(a) A midwifery
			 student may train only under the direct supervision of a Licensed Midwife.
			 Direct supervision means that a Licensed Midwife shall be physically present
			 and immediately available to provide aid, direction, and instruction when
			 procedures are being performed.
(b)
			 To supervise a student, the LM must be either a NARM registered preceptor or a
			 preceptor approved by a MEAC school.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Midwifery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-19-14,
				  et seq.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-2 - LICENSING › Section 582-X-2-.10 - Grounds For Denial Of Initial Or Renewal Application, Or After Disciplinary Action

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(1) ASBM may
			 refuse to issue a license to any individual, if the licensee or applicant:
(a) Has been convicted, pled guilty or no
			 contest to a crime.
(b) Has
			 obtained a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation, or concealment of
			 material facts, including making a false statement on an application or any
			 other document required by the board for licensure.
(c) Has engaged in unprofessional conduct
			 pursuant to rules adopted by the board.
(d) Has been convicted of any
			 felony.
(e) Has performed an act
			 that exceeds the scope of practice granted by the board to the LM.
(f) Has had his or her license revoked,
			 suspended, or denied in any other territory or jurisdiction of the United
			 States for any act described in this subsection.
(g) Has failed to maintain professional
			 liability insurance in the amount established by ASBM.
(h) Has failed to satisfy information filing
			 requirements under Ala Code
			 34-19-12(m)(1).
(i) Has failed to comply with the Authorizing
			 Act, as codified, or any rule or regulation setout herein.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-2 - LICENSING › Section 582-X-2-.11 - Surrender Of License

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(1) A LM may
			 surrender his or her license prior to its expiration for the current period by
			 mailing the original license certificate back to the ASBM together with a
			 signed statement of his or her intent to surrender the license.
(2) Voluntary surrender of license by a LM
			 after receipt of notification from the ASBM that a complaint against the LM is
			 being investigated shall not deprive the ASBM of jurisdiction in any
			 disciplinary action which may result from said investigation.
(3) The ASBM may enter any disciplinary
			 order authorized by the Act 2017-383 or this subchapter to resolve a complaint
			 against a LM who has surrendered his or her license after receipt of
			 notification from the ASBM that a complaint is being investigated. Author:
			 Alabama State Board of Midwifery
Author:
Alabama State Board of Midwifery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-19-14, et
				  seq.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-2 - LICENSING › Section 582-X-2-.12 - Reissuance Of License After Revocation, Suspension, Or Surrender

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(1) A person whose
			 license to practice midwifery in this state has been revoked or suspended by
			 the ASBM or who has surrendered his or her license after having received notice
			 that the ASBM is investigating a complaint may not apply for reissuance of
			 license until the applicant has complied with all requirements imposed by the
			 ASBM in connection with the revocation, suspension, or surrender.
(2) The ASBM may reissue a license to a
			 midwife who has surrendered his or her license while an investigation or
			 disciplinary action was pending only if the ASBM finds that:
(a) the applicant is competent to resume
			 practice; and
(b) the ASBM has no
			 evidence of current or continuing violations by the applicant of the Act
			 2017-383 or this subchapter.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-3 - PRACTICE OF LICENSED MIDWIFERY › Section 582-X-3-.01 - Purpose

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To establish standards for licensed midwifery care in the state
				of Alabama.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Midwifery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-19-14, et seq.
Alabama Administrative Code › Title 582 - ALABAMA BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 582-X-3 - PRACTICE OF LICENSED MIDWIFERY › Section 582-X-3-.02 - Construction

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These sections cover General standards for the practice of
				licensed midwifery in Alabama; Standards of professional conduct;
				Interprofessional Care; Transfer of Care; Activation of the Emergency Plan;
				Risk Assessment; Scope of Practice; Newborn transfer of Care or
				Consultation.
Author:
Alabama State Board of Midwifery
Statutory Authority:
Code of Ala.
				  1975
, §§
										34-19-14, et
				  seq.