La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLV-7419

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XLV-7419 - Composition; Appointment

A. The advisory committee shall be composed of seven members, consisting of four physicians and three pharmacists. These members shall include: one physician designated by the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in New Orleans; one physician designated by the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Shreveport, one physician designated by the Tulane University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine; one physician designated by the Louisiana State Medical Society; one pharmacist who holds the academic degree of Doctor of Pharmacy designated by the Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy; one pharmacist who holds the academic degree of Doctor of Pharmacy designated by the University of Louisiana at Monroe School of Pharmacy; and one pharmacist designated by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. The president of the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners or his/her designee may sit on the committee in an ex officio capacity.

B. To be eligible for appointment to the advisory committee each individual shall have maintained residency and practiced their profession in the state of Louisiana for not less than one year, hold the qualifications prescribed by this Chapter for those of their respective professions who may wish to engage in collaborative drug therapy management, and possess education, particular experience, advanced training or other qualifications that the board may deem to be of value to the advisory committee in the discharge of its duties and responsibilities.

C. Each member of the advisory committee shall be appointed by the board from among a list of one or more qualified nominees for each position submitted to the board. Accompanying each nominee shall be a personal resume or curriculum vitae for the individual. In the event a designating entity does not submit nominees within 90 days of the board's request the position or vacancy may be filled by a physician or pharmacist designated by the board. Each member of the advisory committee shall serve for a term of three years or until a successor is appointed and shall be eligible for reappointment. With the exception of the member designated by the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy, who shall serve at the pleasure of that board, all members of the advisory committee shall serve and be subject to removal at any time at the pleasure of the board. Members appointed to fill a vacancy occurring other than by expiration of the designated term shall serve for the unexpired term. Appointments to the advisory committee shall be effective when made with respect to appointments for unexpired terms and otherwise shall be effective as of the first day of the month following the date of appointment.

D. The advisory committee shall meet not less than once each calendar year, or more frequently as may be deemed necessary or appropriate by a quorum of the advisory committee or by the board. The presence of four members shall constitute a quorum. The advisory committee shall elect from among its members a chairperson, a vice-chairperson and a secretary. The chair or in the absence or unavailability of the chair the vice-chair, shall call, designate the date, time and place of, and preside at meetings of the advisory committee. The secretary shall record or cause to be recorded, accurate and complete written minutes of all meetings of the advisory committee and shall cause copies of the same to be provided to the board.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLV-7419

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 33: 1641 (August 2007), amended LR 39:3288 (December 2013).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1270(A)(1), 1270(B)(6), and 37:1164(37).