Nevada § 232.4855 - State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life: Creation; appointment and terms of members; officers; meetings; allowances and expenses of members

§ 232.4855. State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life: Creation; appointment and terms of members; officers; meetings; allowances and expenses of members

1. The State of Nevada Advisory Council on Palliative Care and Quality of Life is

hereby created within the Department. 2. The Director shall appoint such number of members of the Council as he or she determines

is appropriate to carry out the provisions of NRS 232.485 to 232.4858 , inclusive, but not less than nine members as follows: (a) Two members with experience in the provision of interdisciplinary palliative care,

including, without limitation, hospital, medical, nursing, social work, pharmacy,

financial and spiritual services; (b) One member with a background in patient and family caregiver advocacy; (c) One member who is a health care professional with clinical experience in palliative

care; (d) One member who is a health care professional with expertise in delivery models

for palliative care in a variety of inpatient, outpatient and community settings and

with diverse populations; (e) Two members who are employees of the Department or any other state agency, board

or commission who have relevant work experience related to palliative care and issues

concerning quality of life; and (f) Two members who are board certified hospice and palliative care physicians or

nurses. 3. After the initial terms, the term of each member of the Council is 3 years, and

members shall serve at the pleasure of the Director. 4. The Council shall select from its members a Chair and a Vice Chair who shall hold

office for 1 year and whose duties will be established by the Council. 5. The Council shall meet at least twice annually at a time and place specified by

a call of the Director. 6. Each member of the Council: (a) Serves without compensation; and (b) While engaged in the business of the Council, is entitled to receive the per diem

allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally

to the extent that funds for such expenses are available within the budget of the

Department.