§ 23-89-2. Establishment of palliative care consumer and professional information and education
program.
(a) There is hereby created and established a statewide "Palliative Care Consumer and
Professional Information and Education Program� within the department of health.
(b) The purpose of the palliative care consumer and professional information and education
program shall be to maximize the effectiveness of palliative care initiatives in the
state by ensuring that comprehensive and accurate information and education about
palliative care is available to the public, healthcare providers, and healthcar
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§ 23-89-2. Establishment of palliative care consumer and professional information and education
program.
(a) There is hereby created and established a statewide "Palliative Care Consumer and
Professional Information and Education Program� within the department of health.
(b) The purpose of the palliative care consumer and professional information and education
program shall be to maximize the effectiveness of palliative care initiatives in the
state by ensuring that comprehensive and accurate information and education about
palliative care is available to the public, healthcare providers, and healthcare facilities.
(c) The department of health shall publish on its website information and resources, including
links to external resources, about palliative care delivery for the public, healthcare
providers, and healthcare facilities. This shall include, but not limited to, continuing
educational opportunities for healthcare providers; information about palliative care
delivery in the home, primary, secondary, and tertiary environments; best practices
for palliative care delivery; and consumer educational materials and referral information
for palliative care, including hospice.
(d) The department of health may develop and implement any other initiatives regarding
palliative care services and education that the director determines would further
the purposes of this subsection.
(e) The department shall consult with the palliative care and quality of life interdisciplinary
advisory council in implementing this section.