20 CAR § 7-406 – Notice of agency relationship

(a) The healthcare provider or medical professional shall provide written notice to each patient, parent of the patient, or legal guardian of the patient served under a contract described in 20 CAR § 7-401.
(b) The written notice shall:
1. (1) Be acknowledged in writing by the patient, the parent of the patient, or the legal guardian of the patient; and
2. (2) Contain information that the:
  1. (A) Healthcare provider or medical professional is an agent of the state; and
  2. (B) Exclusive remedy for damage or injury suffered as a result of any act or omission by the healthcare provider or medical professional acting within the scope of duties under a contract described in Arkansas Code 20-8-801 et seq., is to file a claim in the Arkansas State Claims Commission.
(c) The healthcare provider or medical professional may comply with the requirements of Arkansas Code § 20-8-806(b)(2)(A) and (b)(2)(B) by posting the notice in a conspicuous place within the place of business of the healthcare provider or medical professional.