(a) The Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services and the employees and agents of both departments are not liable for civil damages as a result of an act or omission in the licensure process, the monitoring of a licensed entity, or any activities under this chapter.
(b) A volunteer who works for a hospice program licensed under this chapter is not liable for damages for personal injury, wrongful death, or property damage for an act or omission committed in the course of hospice-related duties unless the act or omission constitutes gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 47. Welfare, Social Services, and Institutions
Chapter 32. Centralized Licensing and Related Administrative Procedures
Sec. 47.32.010. Purpose and applicability.
Sec. 47.32.020. Requirement to obtain a license; exemption.
Sec. 47.32.032. Foster care license; variance.
Sec. 47.32.040. Application for license.
Sec. 47.32.050. Provisional license; biennial license.
Sec. 47.32.060. License renewal.
Sec. 47.32.070. Notice of denial or conditions; appeal.
Sec. 47.32.080. Posting; license not transferable.
Sec. 47.32.090. Complaints; investigation; retaliation.
Sec. 47.32.100. Cooperation with investigation.
Sec. 47.32.110. Right of access and inspection.
Sec. 47.32.130. Enforcement action: immediate revocation or suspension.
Sec. 47.32.140. Violations, compliance, and enforcement.
Sec. 47.32.170. Criminal penalty.
Sec. 47.32.180. Confidentiality; release of certain information.
Sec. 47.32.190. Access to information.