§ 130A-222. Department to establish program. - North Carolina Statutes

Part4. Arthritis.

§ 130A‑222.  Departmentto establish program.

(a)        The Departmentshall establish and administer a program for the detection and prevention ofarthritis and the care and treatment of persons with arthritis. The purpose ofthe program shall be:

(1)        To improveprofessional education for physicians and allied health professionals includingnurses, physical and occupational therapists and social workers;

(2)        To conduct programsof public education and information;

(3)        To provide detectionand treatment programs and services for the at‑risk population of thisState;

(4)        To utilize theservices available at the State medical schools, existing arthritisrehabilitation centers and existing local arthritis clinics and agencies;

(5)        To develop an arthritisoutreach clinical system;

(6)        To develop and trainpersonnel at clinical facilities for diagnostic work‑up, laboratoryanalysis and consultations with primary physicians regarding patientmanagement; and

(7)        To develop theepidemiologic studies to determine frequency and distribution of the disease.

(b)        The Commission isauthorized to adopt rules necessary to implement the program. (1979,c. 996, s. 2; 1983, c. 891, s. 2.)