Section 7 AAC 70.245 - LeadershipA behavioral health services provider must
(1) establish policies and procedures for organizational governance and responsibility;(2) have an active governing body empowered to guide, plan, and support the provider in achieving its mission and goals;(3) have a written description of the provider's leadership structure, including a description of the roles and responsibilities of each level of leadership;(4) demonstrate effective leadership within all areas of the provider's organization by having leaders who (A) engage in both short- and long-term strategic planning;(B) communicate effectively with staff and recipients;(C) develop and implement policies and procedures that guide the business and clinical operations of the provider;(D) establish the mission and direction of the organization;(E) are responsible for ongoing performance improvement and achievement of established outcomes; and(F) solicit and value feedback from recipients, personnel, and other stakeholders to create services that meet or exceed the expectations of recipients;(5) comply with all federal, state, and local laws; and(6) be financially solvent and adhere to established accounting practices.Eff. 10/1/2011, Register 199Authority:AS 47.05.010
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