Section 7.70.245. Leadership.

A behavioral health services provider must  
		(1) establish policies and procedures for organizational governance and responsibility;  
		(2) have an active governing body empowered to guide, plan, and support the provider in achieving its mission and goals;  
		(3) have a written description of the provider's leadership structure, including a description of the roles and responsibilities of each level of leadership;  
		(4) demonstrate effective leadership within all areas of the provider's organization by having leaders who  
			(A) engage in both short- and long-term strategic planning;  
			(B) communicate effectively with staff and recipients;  
			(C) develop and implement policies and procedures that guide the business and clinical operations of the provider;  
			(D) establish the mission and direction of the organization;  
			(E) are responsible for ongoing performance improvement and achievement of established outcomes; and  
			(F) solicit and value feedback from recipients, personnel, and other stakeholders to create services that meet or exceed the expectations of recipients;  
		(5) comply with all federal, state, and local laws; and  
		(6) be financially solvent and adhere to established accounting practices.  

Authorities

47.05.010;47.30.470;47.30.475;47.30.477;47.30.530;47.30.540;47.30.570;47.37.140

Notes

Authority

AS 47.05.010 AS 47.30.470 AS 47.30.475 AS 47.30.477 AS 47.30.530 AS 47.30.540 AS 47.30.570 AS 47.37.140

History

Eff. 10/1/2011, Register 199