Ala. Admin. Code r. 410-2-1-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 410-2-1-.03 - Health Planning Structure In Alabama

(1) The Alabama Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC) is charged by statute and the Governor to prepare a State Health Plan (SHP) every three (3) years. Revisions may be accomplished as necessary, however the SHCC is required to review, and where appropriate revise, the SHP on at least an annual basis. The State Health Plan shall be utilized by the Certificate of Need (CON) Review Board pursuant to § 22-21-264, Code of Ala. 1975, in the CON review process, and by other entities to the overall health systems development and operation in Alabama. The provisions of this plan are severable. If any part of this plan is declared invalid or unconstitutional, that declaration shall not affect the part which remains.

(2) The SHCC shall consist of not less than sixteen (16) members, the majority of whom shall be consumers. They are appointed by the Governor for staggered terms of one (1) to three (3) years and shall serve until reappointed or a replacement is appointed.

(3) The SHCC chairman shall appoint committees and/or task forces to address specific subjects of the SHP and shall appoint chairs of each. The committees or task forces shall elect their own Vice-Chair and Secretary from their membership. Committees shall be composed of only SHCC members. Task forces may have SHCC and non-SHCC members. A current list of the SHCC Committees, with a list of their responsibilities and the corresponding sections of the SHP, shall be maintained by the Agency on the SHPDA website at www.shpda.alabama.gov or any successor address maintained by the Agency. Committee reports shall be directed to the SHCC. Task force reports may or may not be presented directly to the SHCC at the discretion of the SHCC chairman. The SHCC shall hear and make decisions on the acceptance or adoption of the SHP, and any amendments or adjustments thereto, subject, at the chairman's discretion, to preliminary review and recommendation by the appropriate committee. Procedures for an amendment or adjustment to specific provisions of the SHP are addressed in Ala. Admin Code r 410-2-5-.04, Plan Revision Procedures, and 410-2-5-.05, Application for State Health Plan Adjustment. Statistical updates to reflect more current population and utilization data may be accomplished by staff with the approval of the SHCC chairman.

(4) Parliamentary procedure shall be conducted within the sound discretion of the SHCC chairman and the committee and task force chairs, according to the latest version of Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, except as otherwise specified in these rules.

(5) The Governor is the final approval authority for the SHP and any amendments/adjustments by the SHCC, subject to the provisions of the Alabama Administrative Procedures Act (APA).

Ala. Admin. Code r. 410-2-1-.03

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIII, Issue No. 03, December 31, 2014, eff. 1/6/2015.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 06, March 31, 2020, eff. 5/15/2020.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 07, April 30, 2024, eff. 6/14/2024.

Rule .02 was renumbered .03 per certification published March 31, 2020; effective May 15, 2020.

Author: Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC)

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-21-260(2), (4), 22-21-264, 22-4-7.