Section 275:59 Advisory Council.
I. The labor commissioner shall appoint an advisory council which shall consist of the following members who shall serve 2-year terms:
(a) A registered nurse.
(b) A licensed practical nurse.
(c) A physician assistant.
(d) A physician.
(e) A phlebotomist.
(f) Two representatives of health care facilities.
(g) A dentist.
(h) An emergency medical technician.
(i) An infection control person.
II. The commissioner of health and human services, or designee, shall be an ex officio member of the advisory council.
III. The council shall advise the commissioner, in consultation with the commissioner of health and human services, on the content of the rules to be adopted pursuant to this subdivision and shall, upon request by the labor commissioner, provide technical assistance to the labor commissioner on issues related to the occupational exposure of health care workers to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
IV. The initial meeting of the advisory council shall be called by the commissioner within 60 days of the effective date of this subdivision. At its initial meeting the council shall select a chairperson from among its members. The council shall meet as necessary to accomplish its duties, provided that the council shall meet at least annually or at the request of the chairperson or the labor commissioner.
Source. 2000, 183:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.