Section 152.09. CRD program advisory committee.

 

(1)  A CRD program advisory committee shall be established by the department and shall be given staff support by the department. The committee shall consist of 12 Wisconsin citizens, as follows:

(a) Four physicians, 2 of whom are nephrologists and the other 2 transplant surgeons;

(b) One dietician involved in ESRD patient care;

(c) Two nurses involved in ESRD patient care;

(d) One social worker involved in ESRD patient care; and

(e) Four public members.

(2)  Appointments to the committee shall be made by the department for 3-year staggered terms, with replacement of members from the same category to complete unexpired terms of members unable to complete their terms. The committee shall elect its own chairperson.

(3)  The committee shall meet at the discretion of the chairperson, on petition of any 5 members or by the request of the department.

(4)  The committee shall advise the department about defining, clarifying or otherwise modifying policies and operational procedures to implement s. 49.48 , Stats.

(5)  The department may establish technical advisory subcommittees from the committee membership to advise staff of the department on changes and progress in technology and science requiring changes in rules or procedures for the administration of the program.

Cr. Register, June, 1988, No. 390 , eff. 7-1-88.