Nebraska Statutes 81-656. Brain injury registry; Department of Health and Human Services; duties
In order to implement the intent and purposes of the Brain Injury Registry Act, the department shall:
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 81-656
- Brain or head injury: means clinically evident neurotrauma resulting directly or indirectly from closed or penetrating brain or head trauma, infection, febrile condition, anoxia, vascular lesions, toxin, or spinal cord injury, not primarily related to congenital or degenerative conditions, chemical dependency, or aging processes, which impairs mental, cognitive, behavioral, or physical functioning. See Nebraska Statutes 81-654
- Department: means the Department of Health and Human Services. See Nebraska Statutes 81-654
(1) Adopt and promulgate necessary rules and regulations to carry out the act, including, but not limited to, a uniform system of classification of brain or head injury which is consistent with medically and clinically accepted standards and definitions for use in reporting by treating medical personnel and hospitals. In adopting and promulgating such rules and regulations, the department shall be guided by the standards and definitions of the International Classification of Disease, Clinical Modification Coding System of the World Health Organization;
(2) Execute any contracts that the department deems necessary to carry out the act; and
(3) Comply with all necessary requirements in order to obtain funds or grants.