| Formal Name: | State Board of Health |
| Contact Person: | Matt Gelvin, Program Manager Licensure Unit Office of Policy, Research, Quality Improvement and Compliance Monitoring Division of Public Health NE Dept. of Health and Human Services 301 Centennial Mall South, Nebraska State Office Building, 3rd Floor P.O. |
| Purpose: | 71-2601. (1) The State Board of Health shall promote and protect the health and safety of all people in Nebraska.71-2610. The State Board of Health shall advise the Division of Public Health of the Department of Health and Human Services regarding: (1) Rules and regulations for the government of the division; (2) The policies of the division as they relate to support provided to the board; (3) The policies of the division concerning the professions and occupations described in section 71-2610.01; (4) Communication and cooperation among the professional boards; and (5) Plans of organization or reorganization of the division.71-2610.01. The State Board of Health shall: (1) Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations for the government of the professions and occupations licensed, certified, registered, or issued permits by the Division of Public Health of the Department of Health and Human Services, including rules and regulations necessary to implement laws enforced by the division. These professions and occupations are those subject to the Asbestos Control Act, the Radiation Control Act, the Residential Lead-Based Paint Professions Practice Act, the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, the Uniform Credentialing Act, or the Wholesale Drug Distributor Licensing Act; (2) Serve in an advisory capacity for other rules and regulations adopted and promulgated by the division, including those for health care facilities and environmental health services; (3) Carry out its powers and duties under the Nebraska Regulation of Health Professions Act; (4) Appoint and remove for cause members of health-related professional boards as provided in sections 38-158 to 38-167; (5) At the discretion of the board, help mediate issues related to the regulation of health care professions except issues related to the discipline of health care professionals; and (6) Have the authority to participate in the periodic review of the regulation of health care professions. All funds rendered available by law may be used by the board in administering and effecting such purposes. For reference, a psychologist is a health professional who uses observation, evaluation or modification of human behavior to prevent undesired behavior and enhance mental health. |
| How Many Affectable: | NA |
| How Many Served: | NA |
| Year Created: | 1953 |
| Year Active: | 1953 |
| Sunset Date: | NA |
| Authorization Citation: | 71-2601 |
| Parent Agency: | Department of Health and Human Services |
| Number Of Members: | 17 |
| Who Appoints: | Governor |
| Legislative Approval: | Yes |
| Qualifications Of Members: | : 71-2601. (2) The board shall consist of seventeen members to be appointed by the Governor with the consent of a majority of the members of the Legislature. Two members shall be licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this state, one member shall be licensed to practice dentistry in this state, one member shall be licensed to practice optometry in this state, one member shall be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this state, one member shall be licensed to practice pharmacy in this state, two members shall be licensed to practice nursing in this state, one member shall be licensed to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery or as an osteopathic physician in this state, one member shall be licensed to practice podiatry in this state, one member shall be licensed to practice chiropractic in this state, one member shall be licensed to practice physical therapy in this state, one member shall be a professional engineer in this state, one member shall be an administrator of a hospital in this state which is licensed under the Health Care Facility Licensure Act, one member shall be a credentialed mental health professional, and two members shall be public members who at all times are public-spirited citizens of Nebraska interested in the health of the people of the State of Nebraska and not less than twenty-one years of age. If a member fails at any time to meet the qualifications for the position for which he or she was appointed, such member may be removed by the Governor pursuant to section 71-2603. (3) The Governor shall also be an ex officio member of such board but shall be permitted to vote on matters before the board only when necessary to break a tie. |
| Per Diem: | $20.00 |
| Expense Reimbursement: | 71-2605. The members of the State Board of Health shall receive the sum of twenty dollars per diem, while actually engaged in the business of the board, and shall be reimbursed for the necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as pro |
| Term Length: | 5 years |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 13-14: | 4 |
| Held FY 13-14: | 5 |
| Required FY 14-15: | 4 |
| Held FY 14-15: | 5 |
| Required FY 15-16: | 4 |
| Held FY 15-16: | 4 |
| Support Staff: | Yes |
| Shared or Separate: | A portion of staff share the work of this Board |
| FY 13-14 Budget: | $104,054 |
| FY 14-15 Budget: | $104,156 |
| FY 15-16 Budget: | $93,715 |
| Other Funding Sources: | General Funds |
| Spending Authority: | No |
| Since July 1, 2012: | PROFESSIONAL BOARD APPOINTMENTS: In 2015 there were 81 applicants; 52 interviews conducted; and 45 members appointed or reappointed to 16 different professional boards. Currently there are seven vacant positions. There are 44 planned professional board vacancies in 2016. In 2014 there were 103 applicants; 64 interviews conducted; and 54 members appointed or reappointed to 23 different professional boards. Currently there are seven vacant positions.In 2013 there were 50 applicants; 32 interviews conducted; and 26 members appointed or reappointed to 22 different professional boards.RULES AND REGULATIONS: Three sets were reviewed in 2015. Work continues on UCA updates.Ten sets were approved; and five sets were reviewed in 2014. Work continues on UCA updates. 2 sets were approved; and 6 sets were reviewed in 2013. CREDENTIALING REVIEWS: 2015 reviews on Dental Auxiliaries; and Surgical First Assistants. A Surgical Technologists review was fast-tracked and just completed. A Dialysis Technologists review is being formed.2014 reviews on Radiologic Practitioner Assistants; Certified Nurse Midwives; Dental Auxiliaries; Psychology Prescribing; and Surgical First Assistants.2013 reviews on Nurse Practitioners, Acupuncturists, Dental Anesthesia, and Optometry. PUBLIC HEALTH, EDUCATION & LEGISLATION: oResearched initiatives to develop position statements and prepare news articles.oReceived regular presentations by Bryson Bartels, DHHS Legislative Liaison. oReceived presentations on Compliance Assurance, Public Health Solutions.oRecognized Health programs Nebraska MEDS; Fuel Up to Play 60; and The Brain Injury Association of Nebraska. oReceived presentation on HIV and Aids Prevention; Meaningful Use Date; and from the Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department.oRecognized Health 360 Project Access in Lancaster County; and Blasts Off for Healthy Kids in Seward County. oReceived presentation from Lincoln Lancaster County Health Department. oRecognized Camp CoHoLo, Camp SuperKids, and Buckboard Riding Academy. |