Alaska Administrative Code
Title 7 - Health and Social Services
Part 1 - Administration
Chapter 12 - Facilities and Local Units
Article 12 - General Provisions
7 AAC 12.910 - Contracts

Universal Citation: 7 AK Admin Code 12.910

Current through November 28, 2024

(a) A facility may contract with another facility or agent to perform services or provide resources to the facility.

(b) Services regulated under this chapter that are provided by contract must meet the requirements of this chapter.

(c) A contract for resources or services required by regulation and not provided directly by a facility must be in writing, must be dated and signed by both parties, and must

(1) specify the respective functions and responsibilities of the contractor and the facility, and the frequency of onsite consultation by the contractor;

(2) identify the type and frequency of services to be furnished;

(3) specify the qualifications of the personnel providing services;

(4) require documentation that services are provided in accordance with the agreement;

(5) specify how and when communication will occur between the facility and the contractor;

(6) specify the manner in which the care or services will be controlled, coordinated, supervised, and evaluated by the facility;

(7) identify the procedures for payment for services furnished under the contract; and

(8) include the current license or registration number of the contractor, if required by state statute or regulation.

(d) Specialized hospitals, rural primary care hospitals, critical access hospitals, nursing homes, and intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded must have a signed agreement with a general acute care hospital for transfer of patients who require medical or emergency care beyond the scope of the ability or license of the facility.

Authority:AS 18.05.040

AS 47.32.010

AS 47.32.030

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