N.Y. PBH Law § 2712

§ 2712. Functions, powers and duties. 1. In order to further the\ndeclared purposes of this article, the institute shall have the\nfollowing functions, powers and duties:\n (a) To conduct a survey of all of the existing facilities within the\nstate having to do with the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of\npatients with kidney disease and to prepare and submit its findings and\na specific program of action.\n (b) To evaluate the need for the creation of local or regional\nfacilities and for the establishing of a major kidney research center.\n (c) To develop and administer scientific investigations into the\ncause, prevention, methods of treatment and cure of renal disease,\nincluding research into transplantation of kidneys.\n (d) To develop techniques for an effective method of mass testing for\nthe detection of kidney diseases and urinary tract infections.\n (e) To develop more efficient methods of medical care for kidney\ndisease and to develop more effective and economical kidney dialysis\nequipment.\n (f) To survey and evaluate the need for a program of professional\neducation and training for medical students, physicians and nurses in\nthe care and treatment of kidney diseases.\n (h) To enter into such contracts and agreements with individuals,\ncolleges, universities, associations, corporations, municipalities and\nother units of government as may be deemed necessary and advisable to\ncarry out the general intent and purposes of this article. Such\ncontracts may provide for payment by the state, within the limit of\nfunds available, for materials, equipment or services.\n 2. The commissioner may adopt rules and regulations necessary to\neffectuate the purposes and provisions of this article.\n