SF 112

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 02/03/2017 01:03pm

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 COMMITTEE.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Creation and membership. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner shall establish the
Palliative Care Advisory Committee to improve the quality and delivery of patient-centered
and family-focused care. "Palliative care" as used in this section means patient-centered
and family-focused medical care that optimizes quality of life by anticipating, preventing,
and treating suffering caused by serious illness. Palliative care throughout the continuum
of illness involves addressing physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and facilitating
patient autonomy, access to information, and choice. Palliative care includes, but is not
limited to, discussion of the patient's goals for treatment; discussion of treatment options
appropriate to the patient including, where appropriate, hospice care; and comprehensive
pain and symptom management.
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new text begin (b) Membership of the committee shall include 20 members appointed by the
commissioner of health to include 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 experienced in working with people with serious
or chronic illness and their families, representing nonphysician and nonnurse roles on a
palliative care interdisciplinary team such as complementary and alternative health care
practitioner, dietitian or nutritionist, pharmacist, and physical therapist;
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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 carrier;
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new text begin (9) one member of the senate appointed by the majority leader; and
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new text begin (10) one member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Membership terms and requirements. new text end

new text begin (a) Committee membership must
include, where possible, representation that is racially, culturally, linguistically,
geographically, and economically diverse. The committee 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. 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, and that include a variety of populations
including pediatric, youth, and adult patients.
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new text begin (b) To the extent possible, membership should 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 (c) The members shall elect a chair and a vice chair whose duties shall be established
by the advisory committee. The commissioner shall fix a time and place for regular meetings
of the advisory committee, which shall meet at least twice yearly. Committee members shall
serve a three-year term. Committee members shall receive no compensation other than
allowed actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin (a) The committee 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 committee shall submit to the standing 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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