CHAPTER 97. ARTHRITIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
TITLE 2. HEALTH
SUBTITLE D. PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND REPORTS OF DISEASES
CHAPTER 97. ARTHRITIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION
Sec. 97.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:
(1) "Arthritis" means a rheumatic disease consisting of the
chronic inflammation of joints, muscles, or connective tissue.
(2) "Program" means the arthritis control and prevention
program.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
326, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.001 by Acts
2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
921, Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 97.002. ARTHRITIS CONTROL AND PREVENTION PROGRAM. To the
extent that money has been appropriated or is otherwise
available, the department shall develop and implement an
arthritis control and prevention program to:
(1) heighten awareness and enhance knowledge and understanding
of arthritis among consumers, health professionals, teachers, and
human services providers; and
(2) work to increase and improve community-based services
available to persons with arthritis and their families.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
326, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.002 by Acts
2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
921, Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 97.003. NEEDS ASSESSMENT. As part of the program, the
department shall work with public and private organizations to
assess the current status of arthritis, considering information
such as:
(1) mortality and morbidity;
(2) public and professional awareness; and
(3) educational needs for and support services available to
people with arthritis.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
326, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.003 by Acts
2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
921, Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 97.004. PUBLIC AWARENESS. (a) The department through the
program shall work with public and private organizations to raise
public awareness of:
(1) the causes and nature of arthritis;
(2) personal risk factors;
(3) the value of prevention and early detection;
(4) ways to minimize preventable pain; and
(5) options for diagnosing and treating arthritis.
(b) The department may use strategies, including strategies
consistent with the National Arthritis Action Plan and other
state arthritis planning efforts to heighten public awareness
under Subsection (a).
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
326, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.004 by Acts
2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
921, Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 97.005. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. In implementing the program,
the department may:
(1) identify, replicate, and use successful evidence-based
arthritis programs; and
(2) obtain relevant materials and services from organizations
with appropriate expertise and knowledge of arthritis.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
326, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.005 by Acts
2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
921, Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 97.006. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS. (a) The department may
enter into contracts or agreements as necessary to carry out this
chapter. The contracts or agreements may provide for payment by
the state for materials, equipment, and services.
(b) The department may seek, receive, and spend any money
received through appropriations, grants, donations, or
contributions from public or private sources to develop and
implement the program.
(c) The department shall provide and train staff to implement
the program.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
326, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.006 by Acts
2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
921, Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.
Sec. 97.007. ARTHRITIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. (a) The department
shall establish and coordinate the Arthritis Advisory Committee.
The committee consists of members appointed by the commissioner,
including:
(1) persons with arthritis;
(2) public health educators or other persons knowledgeable in
health education;
(3) medical experts on arthritis;
(4) providers of arthritis health care; and
(5) representatives of national arthritis organizations and
their local chapters.
(b) The committee shall advise the department on developing and
implementing the program.
(c) A member of the committee receives no additional
compensation for serving on the committee and may not be
reimbursed for travel or other expenses incurred while conducting
the business of the committee.
(d) The committee is not subject to Chapter 2110, Government
Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch.
326, Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.
Renumbered from Health and Safety Code, Section 96.007 by Acts
2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch.
921, Sec. 17.001(45), eff. September 1, 2007.