2015 Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health And Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health And Safety
Chapter 10 - Long-Term Care Facilities And Services
Subchapter 2 - Office of Long-Term Care
§ 20-10-209 - Disposition of funds.
(a) (1) There is established on the books of the Treasurer of State, Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State a trust fund to be known as the "Long-Term Care Trust Fund".
(2) The fund shall consist of all moneys and interest received from the imposition of civil penalties levied by the state on long-term care facilities found to be out of compliance with the requirements of federal or state law or regulations, there to be administered by the Director of the Department of Human Services solely for the protection of the health or property of residents of long-term care facilities, including, but not limited to, the payment for the costs of relocation of residents to other facilities, maintenance and operation of a facility pending correction of deficiencies or closure, and reimbursement of residents for personal funds lost.
(b) Funds from the Long-Term Care Trust Fund may also be administered by the Director of the Department of Human Services for programs or uses that, in the determination of the Director of the Office of Long-Term Care, enhance the quality of life for long-term care facility residents through the adoption of principles and building designs established by the Eden Alternative or Green House Project programs or other means.
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