The Idaho Board of Health and Welfare will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. MT Thursday, Nov. 18, via Webex and in Boise to consider a new temporary rule regarding crisis standards of care in Idaho. The previous temporary rule expired Nov. 17 because the Idaho Legislature adjourned sine die on that same day.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, meeting attendance is available via WebEx: PHONE 1-415-655-0003, meeting number 2466 333 5886, password 86376269. In accordance with title 74, chapter 2, limited in-person attendance is available in Room 3A in the PTC Building, 450 W. State St., Boise.
The Board of Health and Welfare is a rulemaking and advisory body that can adopt, amend, or repeal rules and standards of the department. The board's seven citizen members are appointed by the governor and each represent one of seven geographic regions of the state. The board also includes the department director, a representative from the governor's office, and the chairs of the germane committees for the Health and Welfare committees in the Idaho Legislature.
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is dedicated to strengthening the health, safety, and independence of Idahoans. Learn more at healthandwelfare.idaho.gov.
Contact: Niki Forbing-Orr
Public Information Manager
208-334-0668