(a) Each case of confirmed head or spinal cord injury shall be reported within 90 days of admission or diagnosis in the manner prescribed by rule. Reports are to be submitted on a monthly basis.
(b) Any further demographic, diagnostic, treatment, or follow-up information shall be provided upon request by the State Health Officer concerning any person now or formerly diagnosed as having or having had a head or spinal cord injury. The State Health Officer or his or her authorized representative shall be permitted access to all records, including death certificates, of persons identified with head or spinal cord injuries.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 22 - Health, Mental Health, and Environmental Control.
Title 1 - Health and Environmental Control Generally.
Chapter 11C - Alabama Head and Spinal Cord Injury Registry Act.
Section 22-11C-1 - Short Title.
Section 22-11C-2 - Legislative Intent.
Section 22-11C-3 - Definitions.
Section 22-11C-4 - Alabama Statewide Head and Spinal Cord Injury Registry.
Section 22-11C-5 - Reporting Injuries; Access to Records.
Section 22-11C-6 - Notice of Available State Assistance; Referrals.
Section 22-11C-7 - Confidentiality; Disclosure of Information.
Section 22-11C-8 - Exchange of Information With Other Registries.
Section 22-11C-9 - Registry Funding.
Section 22-11C-10 - Advisory Panel on Head and Spinal Cord Injury.