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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Palliative Care Advisory Council


Address

625 North Robert Street
St. Paul, MN
55164


Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Department of Health (MDH)

ENABLING LEGISLATION
144.059
Enabled: 07-12-2017 Expires: 07-01-2025

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Phitz Nantharath
(651) 201-4368

TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Staff - Contact #2
donna.mcduffie@state.mn.us
(651) 201-3620
No
Contact
phitz.nantharath@state.mn.us
(651) 201-4368
Yes
Membership

Membership includes:

1. Two physicians, of which one is certified by the American Board of Hospice and Palliative Medicine;

2. Two registered nurses or advanced practice registered nurses, of which one is certified by the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses;

3. One care coordinator experienced in working with people with serious or chronic illness and their families;

4. One spiritual counselor experienced in working with people with serious or chronic illness and their families;

5. Three licensed health professionals, such as complementary and alternative health care practitioners, dietitians or nutritionists, pharmacists, or physical therapists, who are neither physicians nor nurses, but who have experience as members of a palliative care interdisciplinary team working with people with serious or chronic illness and their families;

6. One licensed social worker experienced in working with people with serious or chronic illness and their families;

7. Four patients or personal caregivers experienced with serious or chronic illness;

8. One representative of a health plan company;

9. One physician assistant that is a member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine; and

10. Two members from any of the categories described in 1-9 above.

Council membership must include, where possible, representation that is racially, culturally, linguistically, geographically, and economically diverse.

The council must include at least six members who reside outside Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Mille Lacs, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Washington, or Wright Counties.

To the extent possible, council membership must include persons who have experience in palliative care research, palliative care instruction in a medical or nursing school setting, palliative care services for veterans as a provider or recipient, or pediatric care.

Council membership must include health professionals who have palliative care work experience or expertise in palliative care delivery models in a variety of inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, including acute care, long-term care, or hospice, with a variety of populations, including pediatric, youth, and adult patients.

Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $0.00
  • Other Compensation:

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - no

Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary

The council shall consult with and advise the commissioner on matters related to the establishment,  maintenance, operation, and outcomes evaluation of palliative care initiatives in the state.

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

The Palliative Care Advisory Council has been established and members have been appointed after a application process was implemented.  Members have been convened regularly, bylaws developed and adopted, a strategic plan has been drafted and the annual legislative reports have been written and submitted.


Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 2nd Wednesday each month
Meeting Frequency: 5-7 pm Agendas posted at https://www.health.state.mn.us/people/palliative/pcac.html

Meetings are held at:
TBD


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 100.00
Total Appropriations: $0.00
Appropriations Description:
Fiscal Year Expenses: $4,600.00

Expenses Description:

Space, supplies, staff, overhead

Open Positions (2)
POSITION SEAT AUTHORITY 21-DAY MIN GUARANTEE #SEATS ACTION
Care Coordinators Care Coordinator #1 Commissioner of Health 9/11/2023 1 APPLY
Patient or Personal Caregiver Patient or Personal Caregiver #2 Commissioner of Health 9/11/2023 1 APPLY

NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Dr. Julie Mayers Benson Physician 9/19/2023
Joan Jody Chrastek Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 9/18/2023
Autumn Cole Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 9/13/2023
Teresa Cyrus Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 9/1/2023
Mr Nicholas Suchy Registered Nurse or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse 8/21/2023
Paul Galchutt Care Coordinators 8/18/2023
Jessica Hausauer Patient or Personal Caregiver 10/2/2023
Mrs. Dannell Shu Patient or Personal Caregiver 10/3/2023
Fellicia Smith Patient or Personal Caregiver 10/13/2023
Dr C Scott Kammer Health Plan Representative 9/7/2023
Kelsey McFarlane Physician Assistant 11/7/2023
Amanda West Member 9/29/2023

No pending appointments found.

POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
ACTION
Student Member
Commissioner of Health
Term ends in 0 days

Current Members (18)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Care Coordinator #1
Commissioner of Health
Posted
10/01/2023
Care Coordinator #2 (Spiritual Counselor)
Commissioner of Health
Filled
07/01/2025
Health Plan Representative
Commissioner of Health
Filled
12/19/2026
Licensed Health Professional #1
Commissioner of Health
Filled
07/01/2025
Licensed Health Professional #2
Commissioner of Health
Filled
07/01/2025
Licensed Health Professional #3
Commissioner of Health
Filled
07/01/2025
Member #1
Commissioner of Health
Filled
01/01/2027
Member #2
Commissioner of Health
Filled
07/01/2025
Patient or Personal Caregiver #1
Commissioner of Health
Filled
07/01/2025
Patient or Personal Caregiver #2
Commissioner of Health
Posted
10/01/2023
Patient or Personal Caregiver #3
Commissioner of Health
Filled
07/01/2025
Patient or Personal Caregiver #4
Commissioner of Health
Filled
12/27/2026
Physician #1
Commissioner of Health
Filled
07/01/2025
Physician #2 (ABHPM Certified)
Commissioner of Health
Filled
12/19/2026
Physician Assistant
Commissioner of Health
Filled
12/29/2026
RN or APRN #1
Commissioner of Health
Filled
12/28/2026
RN or APRN #2 (NBCHPN Certified0
Commissioner of Health
Filled
12/20/2026
Licensed Social Worker
Commissioner of Health
Filled
07/01/2025