Arkansas Code Title 20. Public Health and Welfare § 20-15-1905. Initiative requirements

(1) Provide screenings and diagnostic tests for colorectal cancer to individuals who are:

(2) Provide appropriate case management and referrals for medical treatment of individuals screened under the initiative created in this subchapter;

(3) Directly or through coordination or an arrangement with healthcare providers or programs ensure the full continuum of follow-up and cancer care for individuals screened in the initiative, including without limitation:

(4) Carry out activities to improve the education, training, and skills of health professionals, including allied health professionals in the detection and control of colorectal cancer;

(5) Establish mechanisms to monitor the quality of screening and diagnostic follow-up procedures for colorectal cancer;

(6) Create and implement appropriate monitoring systems to monitor, including without limitation:

(7) Develop and disseminate findings derived from the monitoring systems;

(8) Develop and disseminate public information and education programs for the detection and control of colorectal cancer and for promoting the benefits of receiving screenings for the public and for healthcare professions, to include without limitation education concerning:

(9) Develop provider-oriented programs to promote routine implementation of screening guidelines and patient-oriented programs to increase utilization of screening and diagnostic services; and

(10) Make records of initiative activities and expenditures available to the Department of Health.