N.Y. PBH Law § 2752

§ 2752. Functions, powers and duties. In order to further the\ndeclared purposes of this article, the institute shall have the\nfollowing functions, powers and duties:\n 1. To contract with such regional burns care centers as the\ncommissioner may determine, and on connection therewith, to:\n (a) conduct scientific investigations of methods of treatment of burn\ninjuries and rehabilitation of burn injury victims, such investigations\nto be primarily conducted as clinical research investigations; and to\n (b) conduct a program of professional education and training in the\ntreatment of burn injury and the rehabilitation of victims of burn\ninjury for medical students, physicians, nurses and ambulance attendants\nlocated in the vicinities of the central and regional burns treatment\ncenters.\n 2. To determine the need for and coordinate and supervise the\nestablishment and operation of such regional and local burns treatment\ncenters as are necessary in the state.\n 3. To develop and supervise programs of professional education and\ntraining in the treatment of burn injury and the rehabilitation of\nvictims of burn injury for medical students, physicians, nurses and\nambulance attendants in regional and local burns treatment centers.\n 4. To gather data and statistics and conduct investigations and\nresearch relating to the causes and prevention of burn injuries and the\ntreatment of burn injury victims including the methods and procedures\nfor their rehabilitation, and to disseminate information and conduct\neducational programs as to such causes, prevention and treatment.\n 5. 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 for materials, equipment\nor services.\n 6. The commissioner may adopt such rules and regulations as are\nnecessary to effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article.\n