State Health Council

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The State Health Council serves as the governing and advisory body to North Dakota Health and Human Services. The Health Council shall assure the coordination of the Public Health Division with all other health activities of the state. The Health Council consists of twelve members. Seven members are appointed by the State Health Officer for terms of three years. The State Health Officer shall identify statewide entities representing a designated interest and shall request each entity submit the name of one individual to represent the entity. Five members are appointed for a term of one year by; the Director of Indian Affairs Commission (1), the Dean of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences (1), the President of the University of North Dakota (1), the President of the North Dakota State Univeristy (1), and the State Health Officer (1).

Each member of the Health Council shall serve until the member's successor is appointed. If a member ceases to represent the entity the member is appointed to represent, the member is no longer qualified to serve and must be replaced.

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The health council shall:

Fix, subject to the provisions of section 23-01-02, the time and place of the meetings of the council.
Make regulations for the government of the council and its officers and meetings.
Collaborate and advise in the establishment of standards, rules, and regulations, which are found necessary for the maintenance of public health, including sanitation and disease control.
Collaborate and support the development of basic standards for hospitals and related medical institutions which render medical and nursing care, and for the construction and maintenance of the institutions, standards to cover matters pertaining to sanitation, building construction, fire protection measures, nursing procedures, and preservation of medical records. A rule may not be adopted with respect to building construction of existing medical hospitals or related medical institutions unless the rule relates to safety factors or the hospital or related medical institution changes the scope of service in such a way that a different license is required from the department pursuant to rules adopted under chapter 23-16.
Hold hearings on all matters brought before the council by applicants and licensees of medical hospitals with reference to the denial, suspension, or revocation of licenses and make appropriate determination regarding these matters.
Inform and advise the governor, Department of Health and Human Services, legislative assembly, and North Dakotans on public health issues that are important to the needs of North Dakotans, and in the event of a public health emergency.
Monitor progress on the state public health strategic plan and advocate for evidence-based practices and policies necessary to improve the health of North Dakotans.
In consultation with the state health officer and other agencies, associations, and institutions represented on the health council, study and make recommendations regarding the strategic plan and programs of the health division of the Department of Health and Human Services. The recommendation may address public health education and training, factors influencing the practice environment for health care professionals, access to health care, and patient safety.
As the health council determines appropriate, consult with an individual or entity in performing the council's duties under this section.

Chair:

Members:

Elizabeth Skoy, Pharm.D., RPh - An entity representing pharmacists appoint

Carrie Ranum, MD - An entity representing physicians appoint

Darrold Bertsch - An entity representing hospitals appoint

Allen Anderson, RDN, LRD - An entity representing public health unit administrators appoint

Stacey Pfenning DNP, APRN, FNP, FAANP - An entity representing nurses appoint

Garth Rydland - An entity representing long-term care facilities appoint

Jennifer Haugen, RD, CSSD, LD - An entity representing dietitians appoint

Tracie Newman, MD, MPH, FAAP - Local Public Health Officer

Jared Eagle - One member representing tribal health

David Relling, PT, Ph.D. - One member representing the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Maridee Shogren DNP, CNM, CLC - One member representing UND

Mark A. Strand, PhD, CPH - One member representing North Dakota State University

Messages or questions for any member of the State Health Council can be sent to health@nd.gov. Please indicate in your email which member the message is for.