Title 34, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Except as provided for in § 34-50-3 and notwithstanding any other law, an interview, meeting, conference, or on-site intervention in which critical incident stress management services are provided shall be: (1) Closed to the general public; and (2) Closed to any person who was no…

The confidentiality provided for in § 34-50-2 does not apply if: (1) The critical incident stress management services are conducted on-site, in public, because of exigent circumstances inherent in the critical incident itself; (2) The emergency service provider, or the legal repr…

Except as otherwise provided for in § 34-50-5 , a communication made by an emergency service provider to a critical incident stress management team or to a peer support team member while the provider receives critical incident stress management services is confidential and may no…

A communication or record described by § 34-50-4 is not confidential if: (1) It conveys information to an appropriate professional for further consultation, advice, or referral service that the critical incident stress management team reasonably deems necessary for the continuing…

A critical incident stress management team or a peer support team member providing critical incident stress management services is not liable for damages, including personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, or other loss related to the team or member's act, error, or omis…

Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Eligible facility," an institution operating under a federalwide assurance for the protection of human subjects, pursuant to 45 C.F.R. Part 46 (January 1, 2025); (2) "Eligible patient," an individual who has: (a) A disease or condition that i…

This chapter does not create a private cause of action against a manufacturer of a general or individualized investigative treatment, or against another person or entity involved in the care of an eligible patient receiving the treatment, for any harm done to the eligible patient…

Nothing in this chapter requires: (1) A governmental agency to pay any costs associated with the use, care, or treatment of an eligible patient with an individualized investigative treatment; (2) A health plan, health carrier, or third-party administrator to provide coverage for …

To receive a general or individualized investigative treatment, an eligible patient must give informed consent. For the purposes of this section, "informed consent," means a written document that: (1) Is signed by the eligible patient; the patient's parent or legal guardian, if t…

A manufacturer of a general investigative treatment, or a manufacturer of an individualized investigative treatment operating within an eligible facility, may make the treatment available to an eligible patient, with or without compensation. An eligible facility, or a manufacture…

If a patient dies while receiving a general or individualized investigative treatment, the manufacturer or eligible facility may not seek reimbursement for any outstanding debt related to the treatment or lack of insurance due to the treatment from the patient's or caretaker's es…

No licensing board may revoke, fail to renew, suspend, or take any action against a physician's license pursuant to chapter 36-4 , based solely on the physician's recommendations to an eligible patient regarding access to or receipt of a general or individualized investigative tr…

A treating physician who is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter may not be subject to arrest or prosecution, penalty, or denial of any right or privilege granted otherwise. Source: SL 2015, ch 188 , § 8.

No official, employee, or agent of this state may block or attempt to block an eligible patient's access to a general or individualized investigative treatment. Counseling, advice, or a recommendation consistent with medical standards of care from a licensed health care provider …

Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Health care professional," as defined in § 58-17F-1 ; (2) "Health care facility," any office or institution where health services are provided, including any hospital, clinic, ambulatory surgery center, outpatient care facility, nursing home,…

Any health care professional treating a patient in the state through telehealth shall be: (1) Fully licensed to practice in the state or employed by a licensed health care facility, an accredited prevention or treatment facility, a community support provider, a nonprofit mental h…

Any health care professional who utilizes telehealth shall ensure that a proper health provider-patient relationship is established and includes: (1) Verifying and authenticating the location and, to the extent reasonable, identifying the requesting patient; (2) Disclosing and va…

Treatment and consultation recommendations made through telehealth via a health care professional shall be appropriately provided and within the health care professional's scope of practice, training, and experience. Source: SL 2019, ch 156 , § 4.

A health care professional using telehealth to provide medical care to any patient located in the state shall provide an appropriate face-to-face examination using real-time audio and visual technology prior to diagnosis and treatment of the patient, if a face-to-face encounter w…

Without a proper provider-patient relationship, a health care professional using telehealth may not prescribe a controlled drug or substance, as defined by § 34-20B-3 , solely in response to an internet questionnaire or consult, including any encounter via telephone. Source: SL 2…

A health care professional using telehealth shall follow any applicable state or federal statute or rule for informed consent. Source: SL 2019, ch 156 , § 7.

A health care professional or the originating site treating a patient through telehealth shall: (1) Maintain a complete record of the patient's care; (2) Disclose the record to the patient consistent with state and federal laws; and (3) Follow applicable state and federal statute…

Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Primary care provider," an individual or other legal entity that is licensed, registered, or otherwise authorized to provide primary care services in the state, including an individual or other legal entity whose practice is professionally as…

A direct primary care agreement is not insurance and is not subject to title 58. Entering into a direct primary care agreement is not the business of insurance and is not subject to title 58. A primary care provider or agent of a health care provider is not required to obtain a c…

To be considered a direct primary care agreement for the purposes of this chapter, the agreement must meet all of the following requirements: (1) Be in writing; (2) Be signed by the primary care provider or agent of the primary care provider and the individual patient or his or h…

Direct primary care practices may not decline to accept a new direct primary care patient or discontinue care to an existing patient solely because of the patient's health status. A direct practice may decline to accept a patient if the practice has reached its maximum capacity, …

The Office of the Attorney General shall establish and administer the heroes wellness grant. Funds shall be expended as appropriated by the Legislature. Source: SL 2021, ch 160 , § 1, eff. Mar. 25, 2021.

All moneys for the heroes wellness grant shall be used and expended under the direction of the attorney general. The attorney general shall provide grants to eligible applicants for the purpose of creating, establishing, and developing first responder peer support programs and fi…

An applicant shall submit an application to the attorney general on a form prescribed by the attorney general. The attorney general shall, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26 , develop administrative procedures regarding the application and grant award process including…

An applicant for a grant under this chapter shall provide the following information on the application: (1) The location of the project; (2) The proposed training; (3) The number of personnel to be trained; (4) The total cost of the training and associated expenses; and (5) Any a…

Grant funds may be used for: (1) Costs and expenses associated with hosting and coordinating an eligible training; (2) Per diem for food and lodging, at the rate established under § 3-9-2 , for each full day a person provides or participates in a training funded under this grant;…