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2017 Maryland Code
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].
Universal Citation: MD Health-Gen Code § 13-3203 (2017)
- (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, 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 Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association, Greater Maryland Chapter, or the Executive Director's designee;
- (7) The President of the Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Chapter, or the President's designee;
- (8) A representative of the Maryland Medical Assistance Program, appointed by the Secretary; and
- (9) 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 physician who conducts research in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
- (iv) A health professional with expertise in addressing racial and ethnic health disparities;
- (v) A social worker with experience working with individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
- (vi) A psychologist with expertise in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
- (vii) A psychiatrist with expertise in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
- (viii) A physician with experience in end-of-life care and pain management;
- (ix) A registered nurse with expertise in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
- (x) A licensed nurse practitioner with expertise in end-of-life care and pain management;
- (xi) A representative of the nursing home industry;
- (xii) An individual with early-onset Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder;
- (xiii) Two family caregivers, one of whom is a family member of an individual with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder;
- (xiv) A representative of the assisted living industry;
- (xv) A representative of the medical adult day care industry;
- (xvi) A representative from academia with relevant professional experience;
- (xvii) A public health professional with relevant experience; and
- (xviii) A representative of the home 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.
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