SKOKOMISH
HEALTH CARE ORDINANCE
Adopted by Resolution No. 01-02 (January 17,
2001)
Amended by Resolution No. 09-025 (February 4,
2009)
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
2.10.001 Title
2.10.002 Authority and Declaration of Policy
2.10.003 Jurisdiction
2.10.004 Liberal Construction
2.10.005 Severability
HEALTH CARE COMMITTEE
2.10.010 Role of the Health Care Committee
OPERATION OF TRIBAL HEALTH CARE
PROGRAMS
2.10.020 Duties of the Health Care Director and
Health Care Committee
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
2.10.030 General Policies and Procedures
General Provisions
2.10.001 Title
This Ordinance shall be known as the
Skokomish Health Care Ordinance.
2.10.002 Authority and Declaration of Policy
Health Services for Tribal Members are vital to the well-being of the
Skokomish Indian Tribe. This Skokomish
Health Care Ordinance is enacted pursuant to the inherent sovereign authority
of the Skokomish Indian Tribe in accordance with the Treaty of Point No Point,
the Constitution of the Skokomish Indian Tribe and applicable federal law. By this Ordinance and the regulations adopted
under it, the Skokomish Indian Tribe intends to ensure that Skokomish Tribal
members receive quality health services in a fair and equitable manner.
2.10.003 Jurisdiction
The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply to the fullest extent of
the sovereign jurisdiction of the Skokomish Indian Tribe authorized by the
Constitution of the Skokomish Indian Tribe, the Treaty of Point No Point and
applicable federal law. The provisions
of this Ordinance shall apply to and be in conformity with all agreements and
other cooperative arrangements entered into by the Skokomish Indian Tribe. The provisions of this Ordinance shall apply
to all persons who are eligible to receive health services and benefits from
the Skokomish Indian Tribe.
2.10.004 Liberal Construction
This Ordinance shall be liberally construed to give full effect to the
objectives and purposes for which it was enacted.
2.10.005 Severability
If any provision of this Ordinance, or its application to any person,
legal entity or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the Ordinance,
or the application of the provision to other persons, legal entities, or
circumstances, shall not be affected.
Health Care Committee
2.10.010 Role of the Health Care Committee
(a) Health
Care Committee Established. There is
hereby established the Skokomish Health Care Committee (hereinafter “HCC”).
(b) Role of the HCC. The HCC shall act in an advisory capacity to
the Tribal Council and shall have the authority to promote the health and well
being of the Community through continuous oversight of tribal health
programs. Community participation on the
HCC is intended to give the community a voice in the administrative decisions
made by the Health and Social Services Departments and other departments
administering Indian Health Service (IHS) funded programs. Stated aims for the HCC in carrying out its
mission include respect for members of the Tribe, dedication to community
service, equal access to services, and confidentiality. The HCC is an advisory committee only and
does not have the power to make personnel decisions.
Operation of Tribal Health Care Programs
2.10.020 Duties of the Health Administrator and HCC
(a) Duties
of the Health Administrator: In
addition to other duties assigned by the Tribal Council or the Tribal Manager,
the Health Administrator or designee shall provide secretarial support, office
supplies and access to phones, photocopy machines and fax machines to the HCC
as required to carry out its duties.
(b) Duties
of the HCC. The HCC shall have the
following duties:
(2) Review as requested policies and procedures
for CHS/CHR as well as other health programs, services, and functions;
(3) Participate in the planning, assessment, and
evaluation of health care services as requested and/or as may be recommended by
the HCC;
(4) Work with Health Services and Social Services
staff, other staff providing IHS funded services, and the community on short-
and long-range planning for the Health and Social Services Departments and, as
applicable, other departments providing IHS funded services;
(5) Participate in the development and
implementation of a quality-assurance/improvement program for the Tribal Health
Department;
(6) Recommend to the Tribal Council and/or
applicable Tribal Administration
improvements services and recommendations for additional services; and
(7)
Perform other duties as they arise and/or may be recommended by the
Tribal Council.
Policies and Procedures
2.10.030 Policies and Procedures
(a)
Additional Policies and Procedures.
Except as already provided for within this Ordinance, the HCC may
establish additional HCC Policies and Procedures by majority vote of its
membership, subject to review and approval by the Tribal Council. The HCC may
assist the Directors of the Health and Social Services Departments and other
administrators of IHS funded programs in the formulation of program policies
and procedures, consistent with applicable law.
(b)
Review. The HCC shall annually
review the HCC Policies and Procedures, the Health Care Program Policies and
Procedures, and the policies and procedures of the Tribe’s other IHS funded
programs.