Section 26:2AA-5 - Responsibilities of Department of HealthThe Department of Health shall:
a. establish a public education program through the department's website, to promote RSDS education, which will enable individuals to make informed decisions about their health, including, but not limited to the following elements:(1) the cause and nature of RSDS;(2) the risk factors that contribute to the manifestation of RSDS;(3) available treatment options, including risks and benefits of those options;(4) environmental safety and injury prevention;(5) rest and use of appropriate body mechanics;(6) the availability of RSDS diagnostic, treatment, and outreach services in the community; and(7) any other factors or elements that might mitigate the effects of RSDS;b. notify local health departments, hospitals, clinics, and other health care providers about the availability of information concerning RSDS on the department's website;c. within the limits of funds available to the department for this purpose, coordinate, promote, and offer professional education programs, through institutions of higher education, for health care providers and health-related community-based organizations, which may include, but are not limited to the following elements:(2) the cause and nature of RSDS;(3) the risk factors, including, but not limited to, lifestyle, heredity, and drug interactions;(4) the diagnostic procedures and appropriate indications for their use;(5) medical and surgical treatment options, including experimental and established drug therapies and the risks and benefits of each option;(6) environmental safety and injury prevention; and(7) the availability of RSDS diagnosis and treatment and support services in the community; andd. promote research, through both private and public funding sources, to accurately identify, diagnose, and treat RSDS.Amended by L. 2012, c. 17,s. 146, eff. 6/29/2012.Added by L. 2007, c. 255,s. 5, eff. 7/5/2008.