2006 Nebraska Revised Statutes - § 71-4823 — Donor Registry of Nebraska Advisory Board; created; members; duties.

Section 71-4823
Donor Registry of Nebraska Advisory Board; created; members; duties.

(1) The Donor Registry of Nebraska Advisory Board is created. The advisory board shall consist of:

(a) A member of the board of directors of the federally designated organ procurement organization in Nebraska who shall serve as the chairperson of the advisory board;

(b) A representative of the Nebraska Organ and Tissue Donor Coalition appointed by the board of directors of the coalition;

(c) A representative of the Lion's Eye Bank of Nebraska appointed by the board of directors of such organization;

(d) A representative of each transplant hospital in Nebraska appointed by the chief executive officer of such hospital;

(e) A representative of a Nebraska community hospital in Nebraska appointed by the Nebraska Hospital Association;

(f) A representative of the National Kidney Foundation of Nebraska appointed by the board of directors of such organization;

(g) A representative of the American Lung Association of Nebraska appointed by the board of directors of such organization;

(h) A representative of the Nebraska chapter of the American Heart Association appointed by the board of directors of such organization; and

(i) A representative of the Department of Motor Vehicles appointed by the Director of Motor Vehicles.

(2) The federally designated organ procurement organization in Nebraska shall provide administrative support for the advisory board.

(3) The advisory board shall advise and assist the federally designated organ procurement organization in Nebraska on matters relating to the Donor Registry of Nebraska, including, but not limited to, (a) evaluation of the donor registry system, (b) consideration of processes and procedures to increase public awareness and use of the registry, and (c) the development of protocols to ensure the security and integrity of the registry and the confidentiality of donors listed on the registry.

Source:

Laws 2004, LB 559, § 8

~Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2006