HF 345

1st Engrossment - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/31/2017 07:16pm

A bill for an act
relating to health; creating the Palliative Care Advisory Committee; proposing
coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [144.059] PALLIATIVE CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The Palliative Care Advisory Council is established to
advise and assist the commissioner of health regarding improving the quality and delivery
of patient-centered and family-focused palliative care.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin (a) The council shall consist of 18 public members and four
members of the legislature.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner shall appoint 18 public members, including at least the following:
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new text begin (1) two physicians, of which one is certified by the American Board of Hospice and
Palliative Medicine;
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new text begin (2) two registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses, of which one is certified
by the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses;
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new text begin (3) one care coordinator experienced in working with people with serious or chronic
illness and their families;
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new text begin (4) one spiritual counselor experienced in working with people with serious or chronic
illness and their families;
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new text begin (5) three licensed health professionals, such as complementary and alternative health
care practitioners, dietitians or nutritionists, pharmacists, or physical therapists, who are
neither physicians nor nurses, but who have experience as members of a palliative care
interdisciplinary team working with people with serious or chronic illness and their families;
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new text begin (6) one licensed social worker experienced in working with people with serious or chronic
illness and their families;
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new text begin (7) four patients or personal caregivers experienced with serious or chronic illness;
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new text begin (8) one representative of a health plan company; and
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new text begin (9) one physician assistant that is a member of the American Academy of Hospice and
Palliative Medicine.
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new text begin (c) The Subcommittee on Committees of the Committee on Rules and Administration
shall appoint one member of the senate, the minority leader in the senate shall appoint one
member of the senate, the speaker of the house shall appoint one member of the house of
representatives, and the minority leader in the house of representatives shall appoint one
member of the house of representatives.
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new text begin (d) Council membership must include, where possible, representation that is racially,
culturally, linguistically, geographically, and economically diverse.
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new text begin (e) The council must include at least six members who reside outside Anoka, Carver,
Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns,
Washington, or Wright Counties.
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new text begin (f) Council membership must include health professionals who have palliative care work
experience or expertise in palliative care delivery models in a variety of inpatient, outpatient,
and community settings, including acute care, long-term care, or hospice, with a variety of
populations, including pediatric, youth, and adult patients.
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new text begin (g) To the extent possible, council membership must include persons who have experience
in palliative care research, palliative care instruction in a medical or nursing school setting,
palliative care services for veterans as a provider or recipient, or pediatric care.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Term. new text end

new text begin Members of the council shall serve for a term of three years and may
be reappointed. Members shall serve until their successors have been appointed.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Administration. new text end

new text begin The commissioner or the commissioner's designee shall
provide meeting space and administrative services for the council.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Initial appointments and first meeting. new text end

new text begin The appointing authorities shall
appoint the first members of the council by July 1, 2017. The commissioner shall convene
the first meeting by September 15, 2017, and the commissioner or the commissioner's
designee shall act as chair until the council elects a chair at its first meeting.
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new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Chairs. new text end

new text begin At the council's first meeting, and biannually thereafter, the members
shall elect a chair and a vice-chair whose duties shall be established by the council.
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new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Meeting. new text end

new text begin The council chair shall fix a time and place for regular meetings of
the council, which shall meet at least twice yearly.
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new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin No compensation. new text end

new text begin Public members of the council serve without compensation,
except for reimbursement from the commissioner for allowed actual and necessary expenses
incurred in the performance of the public member's council duties.
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new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin (a) The council shall consult with and advise the commissioner on
matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation, and outcomes evaluation of
palliative care initiatives in the state.
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new text begin (b) By February 15 of each year, the council shall prepare and submit to the chairs and
ranking minority members of the committees of the senate and the house of representatives
with primary jurisdiction over health care a report containing a description of:
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new text begin (1) the advisory committee's assessment of the availability of palliative care in the state;
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new text begin (2) the advisory committee's analysis of barriers to greater access to palliative care; and
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new text begin (3) recommendations for legislative action.
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new text begin (c) The Department of Health shall publish the report each year on the department's Web
site.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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