Section 192.350

Title XII PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

Chapter 192

Effective - 28 Aug 2003, 2 histories, see footnote   (history) 

  192.350.  Pain and symptom management advisory council created, appointment, qualifications, terms, vacancies, how filled. — 1. There is hereby established within the department of health and senior services the "Missouri State Advisory Council on Pain and Symptom Management". The council shall consist of nineteen members that are residents of this state. The members of the council shall include:

  (1) The director of the department of health and senior services, or the director's designee, who shall serve as chair of the council;

  (2) The state attorney general, or the attorney general's designee;

  (3) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate;

  (4) Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives;

  (5) One physician, appointed by the Missouri state board of registration for the healing arts, that is certified and accredited in pain management;

  (6) One physician, appointed by the Missouri state board of registration for the healing arts, that is certified and accredited in palliative care;

  (7) Two registered nurses, appointed by the Missouri board of nursing, with expertise in hospice, oncology, long-term care, or pain and symptom management and are certified by the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses;

  (8) One dentist, appointed by the Missouri board of dentistry, with training in pain and symptom management and is associated with the education and training of dental students;

  (9) One pharmacist, appointed by the Missouri board of pharmacy, with training in pain and symptom management and is associated with the education and training of pharmacists;

  (10) One representative of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate;

  (11) One mental health services provider, appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate;

  (12) One physician assistant, appointed by the Missouri advisory commission for physician assistants, with training in pain and symptom management;

  (13) One chiropractic physician, appointed by the Missouri state board of chiropractic examiners, with training in pain and symptom management;

  (14) One physical therapist, appointed by the Missouri Physical Therapy Association, that specializes in pain management;

  (15) One advocate representing voluntary health organizations or advocacy groups with an interest in pain management, appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate; and

  (16) One member who has been diagnosed with chronic pain, appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate.

  2. Members of the council shall be appointed by February 1, 2004. Of the members first appointed to the council, seven members shall serve a term of two years, and eight members shall serve a term of one year, and thereafter, members shall serve a term of two years. Members shall continue to serve until their successor is duly appointed and qualified. Any vacancy on the council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

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(L. 2003 H.B. 59 & 269)