                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE ASTHMA MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS (§ 32.1-73.6)

A. Using such funds as may be appropriated for this purpose, the Commissioner
shall implement programs to meet the objectives of the statewide asthma
management plan. The Commissioner shall assure, to the extent feasible and
appropriate, that existing Department programs, systems, and infrastructure are
efficiently utilized as a basis for implementation.

B. The Board shall promulgate regulations as necessary to implement the
provisions of the statewide asthma management plan.

C. The Commissioner shall report periodically to the Board concerning (i) the
development and implementation of the statewide asthma management plan and (ii)
the effectiveness of the Department programs in reducing the rate of
hospitalizations due to asthma in the Commonwealth and facilitating more
effective management of asthma.

HISTORY: 2000, cc. 73, 134.