New Mexico Statutes 24-1F-3. Department of health; duties
The department of health shall serve as the state’s human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome service coordinator among all state agencies, providing direct and contract education and prevention and treatment services for eligible persons, subject to the availability of funds. The department shall serve as the state contract administrator for federal Ryan White services funding as well as for all federal centers for disease control and prevention human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome programs. Services shall include prevention, clinical services, a drug assistance and insurance assistance program to eligible individuals and programs appropriate for Native Americans, including traditional medicine services. Services shall be delivered in a consumer-oriented model. The department of health shall include a quality assurance component in all services and shall ensure that all clients are educated about their rights and responsibilities and the department’s grievance procedures.
Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 24-1F-3
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.