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Arizona’s partnership with the State of Virginia’s Health Department shows collaboration and commitment to improving care
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Arizona’s partnership with the State of Virginia’s Health Department shows collaboration and commitment to improving care

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Arizona’s partnership with the State of Virginia’s Health Department shows collaboration and commitment to improving care

By Jennie Cunico|2024-05-28T13:25:26-07:00May 28th, 2024|Behavioral Health, Licensing|

At the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), we believe it’s important to never stop learning or improving. That’s why we connect with partners across the nation to learn from each other and share promising practices. It’s our way of staying proactive and collaborative as we continue to promote health and wellness for all Arizonans. [...]

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Restructuring our licensing bureaus to better address the needs of the state
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Restructuring our licensing bureaus to better address the needs of the state

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Restructuring our licensing bureaus to better address the needs of the state

By Tom Salow|2024-04-16T14:14:06-07:00April 16th, 2024|Licensing|

To best serve the residents of our state, especially some of our most vulnerable populations, we have restructured and expanded parts of our website to reflect recent changes to the Division of Public Health Licensing (Licensing). This updated structure will better serve the needs of Arizonans residing in, or receiving services at, an ADHS- licensed [...]

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We Are All Public Health and last week showed the ways our work impacts our communities year round
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We Are All Public Health and last week showed the ways our work impacts our communities year round

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We Are All Public Health and last week showed the ways our work impacts our communities year round

By Sheila Sjolander|2024-04-08T11:40:24-07:00April 8th, 2024|Licensing, Preparedness, Prevention|

Last week we celebrated National Public Health Week with public messaging and social media, as well as internal workshops, brown bag opportunities, and an agency-wide virtual town hall. The American Public Health Association has recognized National Public Health Week for more than 25 years to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of public health professionals. The [...]

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Marijuana product recalls: Here’s how they happen
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Marijuana product recalls: Here’s how they happen

Licensing, Preparedness

Marijuana product recalls: Here’s how they happen

By Eugene Livar|2023-11-28T16:10:55-07:00November 28th, 2023|Licensing, Preparedness|

More than 10 years ago, Arizonans voted to approve the implementation of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Program. In 2020, the program expanded with the passing of Prop 207, allowing for the adult recreational use of marijuana. There are now many dispensaries and adult-use facilities statewide, where adults above the age of 21 can purchase marijuana [...]

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Voluntary doula licensing now available to support maternal health in our state
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Voluntary doula licensing now available to support maternal health in our state

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Voluntary doula licensing now available to support maternal health in our state

By Tom Salow|2023-08-10T15:23:11-07:00August 10th, 2023|Licensing|

At a time when maternal health and mortality rates are top of mind within the medical community, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is proud to offer a voluntary licensing program for doulas. Applicants that meet the requirements for licensure and are granted doula certification will receive a three-year license to provide certified services. [...]

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Funeral industry licensing, regulation now falls under ADHS
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Funeral industry licensing, regulation now falls under ADHS

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Funeral industry licensing, regulation now falls under ADHS

By Tom Salow|2023-07-21T12:11:08-07:00July 21st, 2023|Licensing|

Oversight of the nearly 1,800 licenses associated with the funeral industry in Arizona have transitioned to ADHS. In June, the Arizona State Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers joined our agency and we have since launched the new Funeral Services Licensing section to support the oversight role, which includes licensing and regulation. The public can [...]

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A recent audit of the Long Term Care Licensing system shows room for improvement to address issues with complaint processing
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A recent audit of the Long Term Care Licensing system shows room for improvement to address issues with complaint processing

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A recent audit of the Long Term Care Licensing system shows room for improvement to address issues with complaint processing

By Tom Salow|2023-06-14T16:03:14-07:00May 26th, 2023|Licensing|

In September 2019, the Arizona Auditor General (AZAG) published the Performance Audit and Sunset Review (2019 Report) for the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). The 2019 Report included the AZAG’s findings related to how ADHS handled complaints for long-term care (LTC) facilities in 2017 and 2018, and five recommendations to improve the complaint process. [...]

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How ADHS regulates sober living homes and behavioral health residential facilities
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How ADHS regulates sober living homes and behavioral health residential facilities

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How ADHS regulates sober living homes and behavioral health residential facilities

By Tom Salow|2023-06-14T16:03:25-07:00May 24th, 2023|General, Licensing|

In Part 1 of our Licensing blog series, we shared what a sober living home (SLH) actually is. We also explained other types of homes that are often confused for sober living homes, including behavioral health residential facilities (BHRF), which are also licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). In this installment of [...]

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How we license facilities that provide substance abuse recovery resources
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How we license facilities that provide substance abuse recovery resources

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How we license facilities that provide substance abuse recovery resources

By Tom Salow|2023-06-14T16:03:39-07:00May 17th, 2023|Licensing|

In Arizona, there has recently been a large uptick in interest about “sober living homes'' from the media, government officials, members of the community, legislative members, and law enforcement. Based on the questions we’ve received in our Division of Licensing, it is clear that there is a lot of confusion surrounding what sober living homes [...]

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Nurses are vital to the health of all Arizonans
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Nurses are vital to the health of all Arizonans

General, Licensing, Newborn Screening, Preparedness, Prevention

Nurses are vital to the health of all Arizonans

By Jennie Cunico|2023-05-02T16:21:51-07:00May 2nd, 2023|General, Licensing, Newborn Screening, Preparedness, Prevention|

At the Arizona Department of Health Services, our nurses are involved in the prevention, education, advocacy, activism, assessment, and evaluation of public health across our state. They play an essential role in preventing disease and educating the public to promote communities’ health and safety. We’re proud to have nurses in Newborn Screening who work to [...]

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