§ 3.32.040. Powers and duties.

The commission shall:

A.

Consult with and advise the director of hospitals and the board on all matters pertaining to patient care policies and programs of the county hospital system, including but not restricted to:

1.

The need for additional hospital and/or other patient care facilities,

2.

The relationships of county hospitals and other health care facilities, public or private,

3.

Health manpower problems, and

4.

The utilization of county hospital facilities;

B.

Conduct studies and make recommendations concerning patient-care policies and programs of the county hospital system as requested by the board, the director of hospitals and/or other officers of the county;

C.

Act as liaison between the director of hospitals, the board and the public in matters relating to the county hospital system;

D.

Perform such other services, as from time to time, may be requested by the board of supervisors.

(Ord. 9481 § 1, 1967: Ord. 8127 § 1 (part), 1961: Ord. 8049 § 1 (part), 1961: Ord. 4099 Art. 37 § 783, 1942.)