<br><br> <br>Page 1 of 1 <br>15A.0653 Liability insurance for health care professionals employed by or serving <br>department -- Authority of commissioner to purchase. <br>(1) The commissioner of the Department of Juvenile Justice may, with the approval of <br>the Finance and Administration Cabinet, purchase liability insurance for the <br>protection of health care professionals employed by or serving the department to <br>protect them from liability for acts and claims of medical and professional <br>malpractice arising in the course and scope of their employment or service to the <br>department. <br>(2) The commissioner may purchase the type and amount of liability coverage deemed <br>appropriate to best serve the department's interest. <br>Effective: July 15, 1998 <br>History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 443, sec. 9, effective July 15, 1998. <br><br>