(a) Powers and duties of department of health

(a) Powers and duties of department of health. The department of health may: (i) Construct, maintain, equip, operate and manage the pioneer home and the Wyoming retirement center; (ii) Purchase, rent or otherwise provide the equipment, materials or supplies necessary to carry out the purposes hereof; (iii) Dispose of equipment, materials and supplies no longer required in the operations of the pioneer home or the Wyoming retirement center; (iv) Adopt rules and regulations for the admission, conduct and discharge of residents; (v) Accept gifts on behalf of the state for the use of the pioneer home and the Wyoming retirement center; (vi) Provide medical care for residents of the Wyoming retirement center.