Arkansas Administrative Code Agency 239 - Department of Health
Here’s a comprehensive overview of Agency 239 – Department of Health in the Arkansas Administrative Code:
📌 Agency 239 – Outline & Structure
Agency 239 encompasses regulations overseen by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) and the Arkansas State Board of Health, including two main divisions:
Division 01 – Division of Health Related Boards: Governs professional licensure and standards for healthcare practitioners.
Division 02 – State Medical Board: Regulates medical practice, licensure, and administrative fees (law.cornell.edu).
🧾 Key Rules & Divisions
Division 01 – Health‑Related Boards
Regulations include:
Rule 239.01.22‑002: Animal Chiropractic licensing standards.
Rule 239.01.22‑003: Licensure applications for boards.
Rule 239.01.22‑004: Licensure pathways for military veterans.
Rule 239.01.22‑005: Waivers for pre‑licensure criminal background checks.
Rule 239.01.22‑006: Credential requirements for dental/dental hygiene licenses.
Rule 239.01.23‑001: Board of Optometry regulations.
These establish qualification, application, waiver, and professional standards frameworks.
Division 02 – State Medical Board (casetext.com, law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com, casetext.com)
Highlights include:
Rule 239.02.22‑002 (Rule 46): Administrative fees and fee-waiver criteria for licensure and renewals.
Additional rules govern disciplinary procedures, medical practice standards, and licensing provisions.
🏥 Additional Health‐Related Regulations
Under Agency 239, ADH also oversees broader public health and facility standards, including hospital regulations. For instance, comprehensive rules for hospitals and related institutions highlight:
Facility requirements (e.g., morgues, pharmacy design, helipads)
Medical, nutritional, infection control, and safety protocols
Staff licensing, credentialing, and record retention
Clinical responsibilities, emergency readiness, and department-specific operations (sos.arkansas.gov)
While these are extensive, they fall within ADH’s authority and are often found in separate publications like the Arkansas State Board of Health or Health Facility Services rules.
🗂️ Summary Table
| Division & Rule | Scope |
|---|---|
| Div 01 – 239.01.22‑002–006, 23‑001 | Licensure standards for chiropractic, dental, optometry, veteran paths, background check waivers |
| Div 02 – 239.02.22‑002 (Rule 46) | Medical licensure administrative fees and waivers |
| Additional ADH facility rules | Hospitals, labs, morgues, helipads, infection control, credentialing, emergency services, etc. |
🔍 Where to Find Full Texts & Updates
Justia and Cornell LII hold current Agency 239 rules and divisions (sos.arkansas.gov, law.cornell.edu, law.cornell.edu).
Code of Arkansas Rules (e.g., § 239‑101) is updated weekly; last edited June 17, 2025 (codeofarrules.arkansas.gov).
Arkansas Department of Health website provides ADH rulemaking, facility standards, and board actions (en.wikipedia.org).
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