36-156. Home health services and related supportive services; coordination and development; consultation; powers and duties of director
A. The director may act to coordinate the activities of the department with the activities of the department of economic security which relate, directly or indirectly, to home health services or related supportive services.
B. The director may act to coordinate the activities of existing home health agencies and other agencies or associations which supply, directly or indirectly, home health services or related supportive services.
C. Upon the request of any agency or organization, the director may provide consultation and assistance for:
1. The development and implementation of home health services programs to be carried out by such agency or association.
2. The coordination and integration of home health services provided by or planned by such agency or association with other existing or planned home health services programs or related supportive services programs.
3. The development and acquisition of funding sources for home health services.
D. In order to carry out the provisions of subsection C the director may enter into contracts or agreements with agencies or organizations specifying the type of consultation and assistance to be provided.