N.Y. Public Health Law § 2712: Functions, powers and duties

§ 2712. Functions, powers and duties. 1. In order to further the

declared purposes of this article, the institute shall have the

following functions, powers and duties:

(a) To conduct a survey of all of the existing facilities within the

state having to do with the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of

patients with kidney disease and to prepare and submit its findings and

a specific program of action.

(b) To evaluate the need for the creation of local or regional

facilities and for the establishing of a major kidney research center.

(c) To develop and administer scientific investigations into the

cause, prevention, methods of treatment and cure of renal disease,

including research into transplantation of kidneys.

(d) To develop techniques for an effective method of mass testing for

the detection of kidney diseases and urinary tract infections.

(e) To develop more efficient methods of medical care for kidney

disease and to develop more effective and economical kidney dialysis

equipment.

(f) To survey and evaluate the need for a program of professional

education and training for medical students, physicians and nurses in

the care and treatment of kidney diseases.

(h) To enter into such contracts and agreements with individuals,

colleges, universities, associations, corporations, municipalities and

other units of government as may be deemed necessary and advisable to

carry out the general intent and purposes of this article. Such

contracts may provide for payment by the state, within the limit of

funds available, for materials, equipment or services.

2. The commissioner may adopt rules and regulations necessary to

effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article.