1. The authority to promulgate regulations for the efficient enforcement of sections 196.010 to 196.120 is hereby vested in the department of health and senior services. The department shall make the regulations promulgated under said sections conform, insofar as practicable, with those promulgated under the federal act.
2. Hearings authorized or required by sections 196.010 to 196.120 shall be conducted by the department of health and senior services or such officer, agent, or employee as the department may designate for the purpose.
3. Regulations shall be promulgated pursuant to the requirements of this section and chapter 536. No rule or portion of a rule promulgated under the authority of this chapter shall become effective unless it has been promulgated pursuant to the provisions of section 536.024.