(a) There is established in the Department of Health a Division of Health Facilities Services, which shall be administered by a full-time salaried administrator under the supervision and direction of the Secretary of the Department of Health.
(b) The Department of Health, through the division, is the sole agency of the state for the purpose of:
(1) Making an inventory of existing hospitals and medical facilities, surveying the need for construction of hospitals and medical facilities, and developing a program of construction as provided in this subchapter;
(2) Developing and administering a state plan for the construction of public and other nonprofit hospitals and medical facilities as provided; and
(3) Inspecting, regulating, and licensing hospitals and institutions.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 9 - Health Facilities and Services Generally
Subchapter 2 - Health Facilities Services
§ 20-9-204. Administration by Division of Health Facilities Services
§ 20-9-205. Powers and duties of State Board of Health
§ 20-9-206. Construction program — Survey and planning activities
§ 20-9-207. Construction program — Federal funds for surveying and planning
§ 20-9-209. Construction program — Application for funds
§ 20-9-210. Construction program — Payment of installments
§ 20-9-211. Construction program — Federal funds
§ 20-9-212. Minimum standards for hospitals and other institutions
§ 20-9-213. License required — Administration by State Board of Health
§ 20-9-214. Issuance of license — Fees
§ 20-9-215. License — Denial, suspension, and revocation
§ 20-9-216. License — Judicial review
§ 20-9-217. Alterations, additions, and new construction of facilities
§ 20-9-218. Emergency services facilities
§ 20-9-219. Inspections of facilities — Definitions