15A.0653 Liability insurance for health care professionals employed by or serving

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department -- Authority of commissioner to purchase.

(1)The commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice may, with the approval of

the Finance and Administration Cabinet, purchase liability insurance for the

protection of health care professionals employed by or serving the department to

protect them from liability for acts and claims of medical and professional

malpractice arising in the course and scope of their employment or service to the

department.

(2)The commissioner may purchase the type and amount of liability coverage deemed

appropriate to best serve the department's interest.