50-12-203. Palliative care and quality of life interdisciplinary advisory council -- duties -- membership. (1) There is a state palliative care and quality of life interdisciplinary advisory council within the department to advise the department on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation, and evaluation of outcomes of palliative care initiatives in this state.
(2) (a) The council consists of at least nine members appointed by the director of the department. Members must include:
(i) individuals with collective expertise in interdisciplinary palliative care provided in a variety of settings and to children, youth, adults, and the elderly;
(ii) individuals with expertise in nursing, social work, and pharmacy; and
(iii) members of the clergy or individuals with professional spiritual experience.
(b) The appointees must include:
(i) at least two board-certified physicians or nurses with expertise in palliative care;
(ii) at least one board-certified physician with expertise in chronic pain management;
(iii) a department employee with knowledge of the state medicaid program; and
(iv) a representative of a private insurer.
(3) Council members shall serve staggered 3-year terms.
(4) Council members shall elect a presiding officer and vice presiding officer and shall establish the duties of the officers.
(5) The council shall meet at least twice a year according to a schedule established by the director or the director's designee.
(6) The department shall provide administrative support to the council.
(7) Council members may not receive compensation for their service or be reimbursed for expenses.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 153, L. 2017.
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