§ 36-2354 — Coordinating medical provider; duties

A coordinating medical provider for a medically-underserved area shall perform certain functions as determined by the department in order to ensure the provision of adequate medical care by the medical clinic. These functions may include:

1. Diagnostic services through a communications system between the clinic and the coordinating medical provider.

2. Overall direction of medical care offered at the clinic or facility, including a periodic evaluation of the quality of such care.

3. Drug prescription services.

4. Communication services to facilitate patient treatment during emergency transit to the clinic or a hospital.