Idaho Department of Health and Welfare explained

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
Jurisdiction:	Government of Idaho
Headquarters:	450 W State St, Fl 10 Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Chief1 Name:	Alex Adams
Chief1 Position:	Director

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is a public health agency in the state of Idaho.

History

The department was founded in 1972.^[1]

Functions

The department provides healthcare services, records management, children and family services, food assistance programs, and healthcare services.^{[2] [3]} The department operates several nursing facilities in the state and regulates licensing and certification standards for healthcare workers.

The department has also been responsible for managing the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Idaho.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - Company Profile and News. 2021-09-20. Bloomberg.com. en.
2. Web site: Welcome to Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. 2021-09-20. healthandwelfare.idaho.gov.
3. Web site: Our Mission Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. 2021-09-20. healthandwelfare.idaho.gov.
4. Web site: Idaho Is Rationing Health Care Statewide As It Struggles To Cope With COVID-19. 2021-09-20. NPR.org. en.
5. News: Baker. Mike. Heyward. Giulia. 2021-09-16. Idaho allows overwhelmed hospitals across the state to ration care if necessary.. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-09-20. 0362-4331.