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94 MARYLAND MANUAL rehabilitation of cancer patients. The Division of Respiratory Diseases is concerned with the control of tuberculosis and other airway- obstructive diseases. This division also operates the Department's tuberculosis hospitals. The Division of Hospital Operations operates and conducts inservice training programs in the three chronic disease and rehabilitation hospitals. The Division of Adult Health is concerned with such chronic diseases as arthritis, and diabetes, as well as cig- arette smoking and occupational health. The Division of Heart Disease Control deals with the prevention, detection, control, and treatment of heart disease and rehabilitation of heart disease patients. The third bureau, that of the Bureau of Special Health Services, includes three divisions. The Division of Medical Services administers the Medical Assistance Program which provides or purchases home and office, inpatient, outpatient, and nursing home care for the indigent and medically indigent whose eligibility is certified by the Department of Public Welfare. This program supersedes the old Medical Care Program to conform to Title XIX, P.L. 89-97 which is the 1965 amendment to the Social Security legislation. The Division of Emergency Health Services is concerned with preparations for natural or man-made disaster through means such as the Medical Self-Help Training Program. The Medical Facilities Development Division licenses patient care facilities, and administers the planning and the construction of hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities. Environmental Health Services The Assistant Commissioner for Environmental Health Services oversees two major bureaus. The Bureau of Resources Protection includes three Divisions. The Division of Water Supply and Sewage deals with the water quality for consumption and recreation. This Division also has the respon- sibility for the training of sewage plant personnel. It further coordi- nates planning and construction. The Division of Air Quality Control monitors air through Statewide sampling stations. The Division also is responsible for implementing the provisions of the Air Quality Control Act of 1967. The Division of Solid Waste Disposal reviews and conducts research in the design, construction, and the operation of community refuse disposal facilities. The Bureau of Consumer Protection includes four divisions. The Division of Drug Control assists in the formulating and implementing provisions' of laws regulating the distribution of prescription drugs. The Division of Radiological Health provides for protection against and licensing of sources of ionizing radiation. The Division of Food and Milk regulates the transportation of food and milk products. inspects transportation, processing and storage facilities, eating and drinking establishments, and shellfish waters. The Division of General Sanitation is concerned with housing hygiene, insect and rodent con- trol, and public bathing regulations. This Division also inspects bed- ding and upholstery. Administration The Assistant Commissioner for Administration is responsible for the _ administrative services of the Health Department. This office advises on and coordinates administrative policies and procedures and legislative proposals. The work of the office is carried on through three bureaus. The Bureau of Management includes three divisions. The Division of Personnel Operations handles payroll, salary administration, griev- ance procedures, and local merit system evaluation. The Division of |
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