2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §36-1161  Poison and drug information center and Arizona poison control system established; staff; functions

A. The department of health services shall establish a poison and drug information center located at and affiliated with the university of Arizona.

B. The department of health services, in collaboration with the poison and drug information center, shall provide for the establishment of an Arizona poison control system to provide comprehensive poison and drug information and management of the poisoned person.

C. The poison and drug information center shall provide statewide coordination for the Arizona poison control system. The center shall employ a full-time staff, including a clinical toxicologist and poison and drug information specialists and treatment consultants.

D. The poison and drug information center, in conjunction with the department of health services and regional emergency medical services systems, shall establish or designate regional programs of the Arizona poison control system for purposes of assisting in the coordination of poison control in this state. The regional programs may assume responsibility for the following functions in their respective regions:

1. Poison prevention.

2. Data collection.

3. Education.

4. Management of the poisoned person.