Advisory committees differ from the governing boards and commissions by the authority granted by the legislature and not by the importance of their duties. The secretary of the Department of Health relies heavily on the professional and technical expertise of advisory committee members. Their advice is always a major factor in the decision-making process.
The secretary is committed to the pursuit of the health, safety, and welfare of the public and directs advisory committee members to be ever mindful of that commitment when making recommendations that impact the public.
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Description
Advisory committees differ from the governing boards and commissions by the authority granted by the legislature and not by the importance of their duties. The secretary of the Department of Health relies heavily on the professional and technical expertise of advisory committee members. Their advice is always a major factor in the decision-making process.
The secretary is committed to the pursuit of the health, safety and welfare of the public and directs advisory committee members to be ever mindful of that commitment when making recommendations that impact the public.
Advisory Committee Guidelines
The secretary with the advice of advisory committees operates under legislative mandate to protect the health and safety of the public and to promote the welfare of the state by regulating the competency and quality of professional healthcare providers under its jurisdiction by:
- establishing, monitoring and enforcing qualifications for licensure, certification, or registration
- insuring consistent standards of practice
- developing continuing competency mechanisms
- applying consistent application of disciplinary sanctions for all health professions
- developing rules, policies and procedures to promote the delivery of quality health care to state residents.
Eligibility Requirements
The Music Therapy Advisory Committee consists of five members appointed by the secretary of health. Each member of the committee must be a Washington state resident.
The members include:
- three who practice as music therapists in Washington
- one who is licensed to practice a health profession other than music therapy
- one member who is a consumer.
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- Committee Members
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Name and term expiration date of members
Members Term Expires Betsy Hartman, MT-BC, MNT-Fellow September 24, 2027 David Knott, MM, MT-BC September 24, 2025 Maria Meeds, MT-BC, NICU MT September 24, 2024 Nancy Herber, OTR/L September 24, 2026 Remeca Norwood, public member September 24, 2027 - Committee Meetings
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Meeting information
Meeting will begin at time noted.
Date and Location Activity Documents June 11, 2024 at 3 p.m. – Via Teams or in person
Business meeting - Meeting Minutes