Kentucky Revised Statute: A Case Study

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By Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) section 212, health department were formed in 1942. When it was first opened in the counties the services were performed in the county courthouses. In June 17, 1978 the KRS in section 212.850, it was recommended that it would be more feasible for counties to form together and create a district health department (KRS. §212.85). This way the counties could share resources and it would help reduce expenses of personnel. In July 1981, five counties joined together to form what is now known as the Pennyrile District Health Department ((Dept. of Health, 1981). These counties include Caldwell, Crittenden, Livingston, Lyon and Trigg.
Health Departments are considered quasi-agencies. We have to follow federal,