 |
Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
 |
HEALTH - GENERAL |
|
TITLE 13. MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS |
|
SUBTITLE 32. VIRGINIA I. JONES ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS COUNCIL [Subtitle subject to abrogation]. |
§ 13-3203. Membership [Subtitle subject to abrogation].
Latest version.
-
(a) In general. -- The Council consists of the following members:
(1) One member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate;
(2) One member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House;
(3) The Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, or the Secretary's designee;
(4) The Secretary of Aging, or the Secretary's designee;
(5) The Secretary of Disabilities, or the Secretary's designee;
(6) The Maryland Insurance Commissioner, or the Commissioner's designee; and
(7) The following members, appointed by the Governor:
(i) A representative of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs with expertise in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
(ii) An attorney who works directly with disabled or elderly individuals;
(iii) A representative of the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Maryland Chapter;
(iv) A physician who conducts research in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
(v) A health professional with expertise in addressing racial and ethnic health disparities;
(vi) A social worker with experience working with individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
(vii) A psychologist with expertise in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
(viii) A psychiatrist with expertise in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
(ix) A physician with experience in end-of-life care and pain management;
(x) A registered nurse with expertise in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
(xi) A licensed nurse practitioner with expertise in end-of-life care and pain management;
(xii) A representative of the nursing home industry;
(xiii) An individual with early-onset Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder;
(xiv) Two family caregivers, one of whom is a family member of an individual with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder;
(xv) A representative of the assisted living industry; and
(xvi) A representative of the medical adult day care industry.
(b) Membership to reflect diversity of State. -- To the extent practicable, the members appointed to the Council shall reflect the geographic, racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity of the State.