In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Advisory Council has the following powers and duties:
(1) To advise the Department on the implementation of the Program; and
(2) To provide assistance to the Department in the development of the Program by:
(i) Recommending an integrated State program of education and applied research in gerontology and geriatrics;
(ii) Developing and coordinating programs in vocational rehabilitation and industry designed to assist individuals with arthritis to remain productive members of the State's workforce;
(iii) Coordinating the development of a strategic plan of patient education throughout the State, involving State and local health departments, private agencies, pharmaceutical companies, medical schools, and related professional organizations;
(iv) Addressing gaps in the delivery of State service and to make recommendations designed to contain costs associated with arthritis prevention, treatment, and vocational training;
(v) Coordinating the activities of public and private agencies, medical schools, and related professional groups to improve the quality of life for individuals with arthritis and their families; and
(vi) Making any other recommendations for carrying out the purposes of the Program as provided in § 13-504 of this subtitle.
In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Advisory Council has the following powers and duties:
(1) To advise the Department on the implementation of the Program; and
(2) To provide assistance to the Department in the development of the Program by:
(i) Recommending an integrated State program of education and applied research in gerontology and geriatrics;
(ii) Developing and coordinating programs in vocational rehabilitation and industry designed to assist individuals with arthritis to remain productive members of the State's workforce;
(iii) Coordinating the development of a strategic plan of patient education throughout the State, involving State and local health departments, private agencies, pharmaceutical companies, medical schools, and related professional organizations;
(iv) Addressing gaps in the delivery of State service and to make recommendations designed to contain costs associated with arthritis prevention, treatment, and vocational training;
(v) Coordinating the activities of public and private agencies, medical schools, and related professional groups to improve the quality of life for individuals with arthritis and their families; and
(vi) Making any other recommendations for carrying out the purposes of the Program as provided in § 13-504 of this subtitle.
In addition to the powers and duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Advisory Council has the following powers and duties:
(1) To advise the Department on the implementation of the Program; and
(2) To provide assistance to the Department in the development of the Program by:
(i) Recommending an integrated State program of education and applied research in gerontology and geriatrics;
(ii) Developing and coordinating programs in vocational rehabilitation and industry designed to assist individuals with arthritis to remain productive members of the State's workforce;
(iii) Coordinating the development of a strategic plan of patient education throughout the State, involving State and local health departments, private agencies, pharmaceutical companies, medical schools, and related professional organizations;
(iv) Addressing gaps in the delivery of State service and to make recommendations designed to contain costs associated with arthritis prevention, treatment, and vocational training;
(v) Coordinating the activities of public and private agencies, medical schools, and related professional groups to improve the quality of life for individuals with arthritis and their families; and
(vi) Making any other recommendations for carrying out the purposes of the Program as provided in § 13-504 of this subtitle.
