2016 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title X - PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 137-L - NEW HAMPSHIRE POLST REGISTRY ACT
Section 137-L:5 - POLST Registry Advisory Committee.

    137-L:5 POLST Registry Advisory Committee. –
    I. There is hereby established the New Hampshire POLST registry advisory committee to advise the commissioner regarding the implementation, operation, and evaluation of the POLST registry. The advisory committee shall be appointed by the commissioner and shall include, at a minimum:
       (a) A health professional with extensive experience and leadership in POLST issues.
       (b) A physician who has worked with emergency medical services providers and who has extensive experience in POLST issues.
       (c) A representative from the hospital community with extensive experience in POLST issues.
       (d) A representative from the long-term care community with extensive experience in POLST issues.
       (e) A representative from the hospice community with extensive experience in POLST issues.
       (f) An emergency medical services provider actively involved in providing emergency medical services.
       (g) Two members of the public with active interest in end-of-life treatment preferences, at least one of whom represents the interests of minorities.
       (h) The director of the division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services, or designee, shall serve as a voting ex officio member of the committee.
    II. Except for the director of the division of fire standards and training and emergency medical services or designee, the term of office of each member shall be 3 years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. Initial members of the committee under subparagraphs I(a)-(g) shall serve staggered terms. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner and for the unexpired terms. The committee shall meet as necessary but at least 4 times per year at a time and place specified by the commissioner. Four members of the committee shall constitute a quorum. The department shall provide necessary staff support to the committee.
    III. The commissioner shall consult with the committee in drafting rules required under this chapter.

Source. 2014, 328:1, eff. July 1, 2015.