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.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 1730)