Alaska Administrative Code
Title 7 - Health and Social Services
Part 5 - Services for Behavioral Health Recipients, Seniors, and Persons with a Disability
Chapter 70 - Behavioral Health Services
Article 3 - Interim Behavioral Health Services Provider Standards for Operation
7 AAC 70.245 - Leadership

Universal Citation: 7 AK Admin Code 70.245

Current through August 30, 2024

A behavioral health services provider must

(1) establish policies and procedures for organizational governance and responsibility;

(2) have an active governing body empowered to guide, plan, and support the provider in achieving its mission and goals;

(3) have a written description of the provider's leadership structure, including a description of the roles and responsibilities of each level of leadership;

(4) demonstrate effective leadership within all areas of the provider's organization by having leaders who

(A) engage in both short- and long-term strategic planning;

(B) communicate effectively with staff and recipients;

(C) develop and implement policies and procedures that guide the business and clinical operations of the provider;

(D) establish the mission and direction of the organization;

(E) are responsible for ongoing performance improvement and achievement of established outcomes; and

(F) solicit and value feedback from recipients, personnel, and other stakeholders to create services that meet or exceed the expectations of recipients;

(5) comply with all federal, state, and local laws; and

(6) be financially solvent and adhere to established accounting practices.

Authority:AS 47.05.010

AS 47.30.470

AS 47.30.475

AS 47.30.477

AS 47.30.530

AS 47.30.540

AS 47.30.570

AS 47.37.140

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