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NY Pub Health L § 2742 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-CC - New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Program 2742 - Functions, Powers and Duties of the Department.

§ 2742. Functions, powers and duties of the department. The department   shall have the following powers and duties:1. to develop a comprehensive statewide program that includes medical,   housing, vocational, educational, transportation, social, personal care,   family  support,  day  program  services,  community  re-entry services,   outpatient rehabilitation services and other essential services;2. to develop outreach services  to  provide  coordinated  information   regarding  assistance  available  to persons with traumatic brain injury   and their families;3. to develop and maintain a clearinghouse of information on traumatic   brain injuries and concussions, including but not limited to,  resources   that  support  the  development  and  implementation  of community-based   services and rehabilitation;4. to track the amount of and cost of  services  provided  to  persons   with traumatic brain injury placed in out-of-state treatment settings;5.  to  develop  innovative  educational  programs  on  the causes and   prevention of traumatic brain injuries and concussions, with an emphasis   on outreach campaigns. Such programs and information shall include,  but   not  be  limited  to,  treatment and services for persons with traumatic   brain injury and/or a concussion and their families;6. to  accept  and  expend  any  grants,  awards  of  other  funds  or   appropriations  as  may  be  available  for  these  purposes, subject to   limitations as to the approval of expenditures and audits as  prescribed   for state funds by the state finance law;7. to gather and disseminate statistics and conduct investigations and   research  relating  to  the  causes  and  prevention  of traumatic brain   injuries and concussions and the treatment of such  injuries,  including   the  methods  and  procedures for rehabilitation, including from time to   time, such  publications  for  distribution  to  appropriate  scientific   organizations;8.  to contract with independent consultants to conduct assessments of   the needs of persons with traumatic brain injury;9. to develop training programs for persons providing discharge  plans   and case management; and10.  to  develop standards for licensing or certifying residential and   non-residential services for persons with traumatic brain injury to  the   extent  that such services are not otherwise subject to the jurisdiction   of another state agency.
NY Pub Health L § 2743 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-CC - New York State Traumatic Brain Injury Program 2743 - Funding of Traumatic Brain Injury Services.

§ 2743. Funding of traumatic brain injury services.  1. The department   shall develop a biennial plan and priorities for the funding of services   and  programs  as  authorized  by  this  article,  with  emphasis on the   development and expansion of community-based services and programs.2. Such plan shall provide for the development of services,  dispersed   geographically to the extent feasible, which shall minimize the need for   out-of-state  placements and promote the return of individuals currently   placed out-of-state to enhance family involvement and promote  community   reintegration.3.  The  department  shall,  to  the extent feasible, utilize existing   organizations  with  demonstrated  interest  and  expertise  in  serving   persons with traumatic brain injuries and shall, within funds available,   enter into contracts with such organizations.
NY Pub Health L § 2747 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-CCC - Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Research, Education and Treatment Program 2747 - Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma Research, Education and Treatment.

§  2747.  Leukemia,  lymphoma  and  myeloma  research,  education  and   treatment. The commissioner shall  establish  within  the  department  a   program to promote research, education and treatment regarding leukemia,   lymphoma  and  myeloma.  To  carry out the purposes of this section, the   commissioner shall have the following powers and duties:1. to promote research, education and treatment programs  designed  to   reduce  or  prevent the incidence and severity of leukemia, lymphoma and   myeloma;2. to  accept  and  expend  any  grants,  awards  or  other  funds  or   appropriations  as  may  be  available  for  these  purposes  subject to   limitations as to the approval of expenditures and audit  as  prescribed   for state funds by the state finance law; and3.  to  enter  into contracts within the amounts available therefor as   may be necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
NY Pub Health L § 2750 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-D - New York State Burns Care Institute 2750 - Legislative Findings and Purpose.

§  2750.  Legislative  findings  and purpose.   One of the three major   causes of accidental death in New York state is burn injury, and one  of   the  contributing  factors to the high mortality rate from burn injuries   is the lack of trained individuals  and  available  facilities  for  the   treatment  and rehabilitation of the victims of burn injury. In order to   provide for the improved delivery of medical care to the victims of burn   injury in the state, the department of health shall have the central and   comprehensive responsibility for the development and  administration  of   the  state's  policy  with  respect  to  medical care of victims of burn   injury.
NY Pub Health L § 2751 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-D - New York State Burns Care Institute 2751 - New York State Burns Care Institute; Organization.

§ 2751. New York state burns care institute; organization.  1. The New   York  state burns care institute is hereby created within the department   of health.2. The commissioner shall appoint a director of the institute and  may   employ  such  assistants and personnel as are necessary to carry out the   provisions of this article.
NY Pub Health L § 2752 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-D - New York State Burns Care Institute 2752 - Functions, Powers and Duties.

§  2752.  Functions,  powers  and  duties.    In  order to further the declared  purposes  of  this  article,  the  institute  shall  have  the following functions, powers and duties:   1.   To  contract  with  such  regional  burns  care  centers  as  the commissioner may determine, and on connection therewith, to:  (a) conduct scientific investigations of methods of treatment of  burn injuries  and rehabilitation of burn injury victims, such investigations to be primarily conducted as clinical research investigations; and to  (b) conduct a program of professional education and  training  in  the treatment  of  burn  injury  and  the  rehabilitation of victims of burn injury for medical students, physicians, nurses and ambulance attendants located in the vicinities of the central and  regional  burns  treatment centers.   2.  To  determine  the  need  for  and  coordinate  and  supervise the establishment and operation of such regional and local  burns  treatment centers as are necessary in the state.   3.  To  develop  and  supervise programs of professional education and training in the treatment of  burn  injury  and  the  rehabilitation  of victims  of  burn  injury  for  medical students, physicians, nurses and ambulance attendants in regional and local burns treatment centers.   4. To gather  data  and  statistics  and  conduct  investigations  and research  relating to the causes and prevention of burn injuries and the treatment of burn injury victims including the  methods  and  procedures for  their  rehabilitation,  and  to disseminate information and conduct educational programs as to such causes, prevention and treatment.   5. To enter into  such  contracts  and  agreements  with  individuals, colleges,  universities,  associations, corporations, municipalities and other units of government as may be deemed necessary  and  advisable  to carry  out  the  general  intent  and  purposes  of  this  article. Such contracts may provide for payment by the state for materials,  equipment or services.   6.  The  commissioner  may  adopt  such  rules  and regulations as are necessary to effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article.
NY Pub Health L § 2760 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-DD - State Advisory Panel on Hiv/hbv Infected Health Care Workers 2760 - Advisory Panel Established.

§ 2760. Advisory panel established.  1. A state advisory panel for the   evaluation  of  health  care  workers  with human immunodeficiency virus   (HIV) or hepatitis B (HBV) (hereinafter referred to in this  article  as   HIV/HBV)  is  hereby  established in the department. This panel shall be   known as the health care worker HIV/HBV  advisory  panel  and  shall  be   composed  of three to five members. The commissioner shall appoint three   members for a term of two years: a state or local public health officer,   an infectious disease expert and  an  expert  in  infection  control  or   epidemiology. For the purpose of the panel's deliberations on a specific   case:  (a)  the  commissioner  may  appoint  a  health professional with   expertise relevant to procedures performed by the  health  care  worker,   provided, however, that the commissioner shall appoint such professional   if  the  health care worker so requests; and (b) the commissioner shall,   at the health care worker's request, appoint the  health  care  worker's   personal  physician.  The  commissioner shall appoint the chairperson of   the panel. A  vacancy  occurring  during  a  term  shall  be  filled  by   appointment  by  the commissioner for the unexpired term. Any member may   be removed from the panel at the pleasure of the commissioner.2. Each member of the panel shall receive  up  to  one  hundred  fifty   dollars  as prescribed by the commissioner for each day devoted to panel   work not to exceed forty-five hundred dollars in any one year, and shall   be  reimbursed  for  actual  and  necessary  expenses  incurred  in  the   performance of his/her duties.3.  The  department  shall  advise  the panel members of statutory and   regulatory confidentiality provisions and restrictions on disclosure  of   information  which  are  applicable  to  the  panel members and to panel   operations.
NY Pub Health L § 2775 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-E - The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Institute 2775 - The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Institute.

§  2775.  The acquired immune deficiency syndrome institute.  1. There   is hereby established within  the  department  of  health  the  acquired   immune  deficiency  syndrome  institute.  The  institute  shall have the   central responsibility for administering the provisions of this  article   and otherwise coordinating the state's policies with respect to acquired   immune deficiency syndrome.2.  The commissioner shall appoint a director of the institute and may   assign such personnel within the amounts appropriated as is necessary to   carry out the provisions of this article.
NY Pub Health L § 2776 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-E - The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Institute 2776 - Powers and Duties.

§  2776. Powers and duties.  1. The institute shall have the following powers and duties:  (a) to develop and promote scientific investigations into  the  cause, prevention,  methods  of treatment, and cure of the acquired diseases of immunosuppression;  (b) to develop and promote  programs  of  professional  education  and training  and  improvements  in instrumentation as necessary adjuncts to such scientific investigations;  (c) to develop and maintain a clearing house within the department for information collected on acquired immune deficiency syndrome,  including a  catalogue  of  the  existing  medical  literature  and the results of existing epidemiological studies;  (d) to develop  and  promote  an  outreach  campaign  directed  toward targeted  high  risk  populations  to  provide  coordinated  information regarding the treatment and counseling programs and sources of financial assistance available; and  (e) to promote the availability of supportive  services  for  affected persons.   2.  Personal  data  in  any  investigations,  reports  and information relating thereto shall be kept confidential and be afforded all  of  the protections  provided  by the provisions of paragraph (j) of subdivision one of section two hundred six of the public health law.  The  institute may,  however,  from  time  to  time publish analyses of such scientific investigations in such a manner as to assure that the identities of  the individuals concerned cannot be ascertained.
NY Pub Health L § 2777 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-E - The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Institute 2777 - Research Council.

§  2777.  Research council.   1. There shall be established within the   institute a research council composed of seven members to  be  appointed   by  the  commissioner. The members shall be representative of recognized   centers  engaged   in   the   scientific   investigation   of   acquired   immunosuppressive diseases.2.   The   research   council   shall   be   responsible   for  making   recommendations to the institute for the purpose  of  carrying  out  the   provisions  of  paragraphs  (a)  and  (b)  of subdivision one of section   twenty-seven hundred seventy-six of this article.3. The council shall meet at least four times a year. Special meetings   may be called by the chairman, and shall be called by him at the request   of the commissioner.4. The members of the council shall receive no compensation for  their   services,  but  shall  be  allowed  their  actual and necessary expenses   incurred in the performance of their duties hereunder.
NY Pub Health L § 2778 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-E - The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Institute 2778 - Advisory Council.

§  2778.  Advisory council.   1. There shall be established within the   institute an advisory council composed of seventeen members who shall be   appointed in the following manner:  three  shall  be  appointed  by  the   temporary  president of the senate and one by the minority leader of the   senate; three shall be appointed by the speaker of the assembly and  one   by  the  minority leader of the assembly; nine shall be appointed by the   governor. The governor shall designate  the  chairman  of  the  advisory   council.  The  members  of  the  council  shall be representative of the   public, educational and medical institutions, local  health  departments   and  nonprofit organizations, including organizations providing services   to high risk populations.2.  The  advisory  council  shall  be  responsible  for  advising  the   commissioner  with  respect  to  the  implementation of this article and   shall make recommendations to the institute for the purpose of  carrying   out  the provisions of paragraphs (c), (d) and (e) of subdivision one of   section twenty-seven hundred seventy-six hereof.3. The council shall meet at least four times a year. Special meetings   may be called by the chairman, and shall be called by him at the request   of the commissioner.4. The members of the council shall receive no compensation for  their   services,  but  shall  be  allowed  their  actual and necessary expenses   incurred in the performance of their duties hereunder.
NY Pub Health L § 2779 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-E - The Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Institute 2779 - Reports by the Commissioner.

§  2779.  Reports  by the commissioner.  The commissioner shall make a   first preliminary report to the governor  and  the  legislature  of  its   findings,  conclusions,  and  recommendations  not  later  than December   first, nineteen hundred eighty-three, a second preliminary report of its   findings, conclusions and recommendations not later  than  March  first,   nineteen  hundred  eighty-four  and  a  final  report  of  its findings,   conclusions and recommendations not later  than  March  first,  nineteen   hundred  eighty-five, and shall submit with its reports such legislative   proposals as it deems necessary to implement its recommendations.
NY Pub Health L § 2781-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-F - HIV and AIDS Related Information 2781-A - Required Offering of HIV Related Testing.

§   2781-a.  Required  offering  of  HIV  related  testing.  1.  Every   individual age thirteen and older (or younger than thirteen if there  is   evidence or indication of risk activity) who receives health services as   an  inpatient  or  in  the  emergency  department  of a general hospital   defined in subdivision ten of section twenty-eight hundred one  of  this   chapter   or  who  receives  primary  care  services  in  an  outpatient   department of such hospital or in  a  diagnostic  and  treatment  center   licensed under article twenty-eight of this chapter or from a physician,   physician  assistant,  nurse  practitioner, or midwife providing primary   care shall in accordance with subdivision one of  section  two  thousand   seven  hundred eighty-one of this article be offered an HIV related test   unless the health care practitioner providing such  services  reasonably   believes that (a) the individual is being treated for a life threatening   emergency; or (b) the individual has previously been offered or has been   the  subject of an HIV related test (except that a test shall be offered   if otherwise indicated); or (c) the individual lacks capacity to consent   to an HIV related test.2. As used in this section, "primary care" means the medical fields of   family medicine, general pediatrics, primary  care,  internal  medicine,   primary  care  obstetrics, or primary care gynecology, without regard to   board certification.3. The offering of HIV related testing under  this  section  shall  be   culturally  and  linguistically appropriate in accordance with rules and   regulations promulgated by the commissioner.4. This section shall not affect the scope of practice of  any  health   care  practitioner  or  diminish  any authority or legal or professional   obligation of any health care practitioner to offer an HIV related  test   or to provide services or care for the subject of an HIV related test.
NY Pub Health L § 2783 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-F - HIV and AIDS Related Information 2783 - Penalties; Immunities.

§ 2783. Penalties; immunities. 1. Any person who shall:  (a)  perform,  or permit or procure the performance of, an HIV related test in violation of section twenty-seven  hundred  eighty-one  of  this article; or  (b)  disclose,  or  compel  another person to disclose, or procure the disclosure of, confidential HIV  related  information  in  violation  of section  twenty-seven  hundred  eighty-two  of  this  article;  shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars for  each occurrence.    Such  penalty  may be recovered in the same manner as the penalty provided in section twelve of this chapter.   2. Any person who willfully commits an act enumerated  in  subdivision one  of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalties provided in section twelve-b of this chapter.   3. There shall be no criminal sanction or civil liability on the  part of,  and  no  cause  of  action  for  damages  shall  arise  against any physician, his or her employer, or a physician's  designated  agent,  or health  facility  or  health  care  provider with which the physician is associated, or public health officer, on account of:  (a) the failure to disclose confidential HIV related information to  a contact  or  person authorized pursuant to law to consent to health care for a protected individual; or  (b) the disclosure  of  confidential  HIV  related  information  to  a contact  or  person authorized pursuant to law to consent to health care for a protected individual, when carried out  in  compliance  with  this article; or  (c)  the  disclosure  of  confidential  HIV related information to any person, agency, or officer authorized to receive such information,  when carried out in good faith and without malice, and in compliance with the provisions of this article; or  (d)  the  municipal  health  commissioner or district health officer's failure to notify contacts pursuant to this chapter.   4. Any cause of action to  recover  damages  based  on  a  failure  to provide  information, explanations, or counseling prior to the execution of a written informed consent, or based on a lack of informed consent in the ordering or performance of an HIV related test in violation of  this article  shall  be  governed  by  the provisions of section two thousand eight hundred five-d of this chapter.
NY Pub Health L § 2784 (2021)
2021 New York Laws PBH - Public Health Article 27-F - HIV and AIDS Related Information 2784 - Applicability to Insurance Institutions and Insurance Support Organizations.

§  2784. Applicability to insurance institutions and insurance support   organizations.  Except for disclosure to  third  party  reimbursers  and   insurance institutions pursuant to paragraphs (i) and (j) of subdivision   one  of  section  twenty-seven  hundred  eighty-two  of this article and   except  for  disclosures  pursuant  to  section   twenty-seven   hundred   eighty-five  of  this  article, the provisions of this article shall not   apply to insurance institutions  and  insurance  support  organizations,   except that health care providers associated with or under contract to a   health  maintenance organization or other medical services plan shall be   subject to the provisions of this article.