Registration process for healthcare providers
Arkansas Code § 16-6-201; Arkansas Code § 17-95-106; Arkansas Code § 20-8-809
- (a) Any clinic wishing to register as a healthcare provider under the Volunteer Health Care Act, Arkansas Code § 20-8-801 et seq., will be responsible for completing an application with the Department of Health.
(b) An application for registration as a healthcare provider shall include but not be limited to the following:
- (1) Specific location of the clinic to include street address and city;
- (2) A statement indicating that the mission of the clinic is to provide free or low-cost services;
- (3) A list of all medical professionals and their specialties currently providing volunteer services in the clinic;
(4) A statement indicating medical professionals delivering services in the clinic:
- (A) Are not receiving any financial or other compensation from the clinic; and
- (B) Are acting on a voluntary basis;
(5) A statement on file that all medical professionals providing services in the clinic:
- (A) Have a current professional license; or
- (B) Are students under supervision of a person who is licensed in the healthcare profession for which the student is seeking a:
(i) Degree;
(ii) License; or
- (iii) Certification; and
(6)
(A) A copy of the clinic's policy for notifying patients that:
- (i) The medical professional is rendering voluntary healthcare services; and
- (ii) He or she is immune from civil suit.
(B) This policy must be in language understood by the patient.
- (c)
- (1) The application must be returned to the department.
- (2) An application meeting the requirements of this part will be approved for a period not to exceed three (3) years.