Section 10227.112 - Powers and duties of departmentThe department shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To administer the program. (2) To develop an allocation methodology pursuant to section 111(b). (3) Within 90 days of the effective date of this section, to develop and provide a grant application form consistent with this act. The department shall provide applications for grants under this section to all known community-based health care clinics. A grant under this section may be extended over two State fiscal years at the request of the community-based health care clinic. (4) To calculate and make grants to qualified community-based health care clinics. (5) To provide an annual report no later than November 30 to the chair and minority chair of the Public Health and Welfare Committee of the Senate and the chair and minority chair of the Health Committee of the House of Representatives. The report shall include all of the following: (i) The total dollar amount for each grant awarded, listing the type of community-based health care clinic and the name of the grantee. (ii) The use of the grant by each grantee. (iii) How each grant expanded access and services in accordance with the criteria set forth in section 111(a) and (b), including specific documentation of low-income and uninsured patients served, and the total amount of funds allocated in each distribution category under section 111(b). (iv) The impact of the grant on improving the delivery and quality of health care in the community. (v) The benefits of the assistance provided under this subchapter and any recommendations for changes to the program. The report shall be made available for public inspection and posted on the department's publicly accessible Internet website. (6) To audit grants awarded under this subchapter to ensure that funds have been used in accordance with this subchapter and the terms and standards adopted by the department. (7) To establish and maintain an online database of community-based health care clinics. (8) To establish a toll-free telephone number for individuals to obtain information about community-based health care clinics. Added by P.L. 32 2013 No. 10, § 1, eff. 8/19/2013.