912 Wildwood
P. O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570

Phone: (573) 751-6001
Fax: (573) 751-6041

Email: info@dhss.mo.gov
Website: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/PainManagement

Director: Tricia Schlechte

Details on Board or Commission

Authority: RSMo 192.350

Department: Health and Senior Services

Subcommittees: None

Details on Meetings

Number of meetings: Meetings are called every 90 days.

Location of meetings: Jefferson City

Duration of meetings: 2 hours

Total time commitment: 10 hours

Details on Members

Total members: 19

Appointed members: 4

Term length: 2 years

Compensation: The members are reimbursed for travel and necessary expenses.

Member Requirements: 1) The director of the department of health and senior services, or the director's designee, who shall serve as chair of the council; (2) The state attorney general, or the attorney general's designee; (3) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate; (4) Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; (5) One physician, appointed by the Missouri state board of registration for the healing arts, that is certified and accredited in pain management; (6) One physician, appointed by the Missouri state board of registration for the healing arts, that is certified and accredited in palliative care; (7) Two registered nurses, appointed by the Missouri board of nursing, with expertise in hospice, oncology, long-term care, or pain and symptom management and are certified by the National Board for Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses; (8) One dentist, appointed by the Missouri board of dentistry, with training in pain and symptom management and is associated with the education and training of dental students; (9) One pharmacist, appointed by the Missouri board of pharmacy, with training in pain and symptom management and is associated with the education and training of pharmacists; (10) One representative of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate; (11) One mental health services provider, appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate; (12) One physician assistant, appointed by the Missouri advisory commission for physician assistants, with training in pain and symptom management; (13) One chiropractic physician, appointed by the Missouri state board of chiropractic examiners, with training in pain and symptom management; (14) One physical therapist, appointed by the Missouri Physical Therapy Association, that specializes in pain management; (15) One advocate representing voluntary health organizations or advocacy groups with an interest in pain management, appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate; and (16) One member who has been diagnosed with chronic pain, appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate.

Political Requirements: No

Geographic Requirements: No

Senate Consent Required: Yes