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Arizona Revised Statutes Title 36. Public Health and Safety § 36-1161. Poison and drug information centers and Arizona poison control system established; staff; functions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. The department of health services shall establish the Arizona poison control system consisting of the following two poison control centers:

1. The Arizona poison and drug information center. This center shall be located at and affiliated with the university of Arizona college of pharmacy, shall serve the needs of citizens in all counties outside of Maricopa county and shall be affiliated with the toxicology training programs of the Arizona health sciences center.

2. A poison and drug information center that shall serve the needs of citizens of Maricopa county and that shall be located in Maricopa county. This center shall be separate from the center specified in paragraph 1 of this subsection, shall be privately operated and shall be affiliated with an accredited medical toxicology fellowship postgraduate training program for physicians.

B. The Arizona poison control system shall provide comprehensive poison and drug information and management of poisoned persons.

C. Each poison control center shall employ a full-time staff, including a clinical or medical toxicologist and poison and drug information specialists and treatment consultants.

D. Each poison control center shall assume responsibility for the following functions in its respective region:

1. Poison prevention.

2. Data collection.

3. Education.

4. Management of poisoned persons.

5. Drug information services.

E. The Arizona poison control system may provide opioid assistance and referral resources through a toll-free telephone service for all communities in this state.

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