§ 2750. Legislative findings and purpose. One of the three major
causes of accidental death in New York state is burn injury, and one of
the contributing factors to the high mortality rate from burn injuries
is the lack of trained individuals and available facilities for the
treatment and rehabilitation of the victims of burn injury. In order to
provide for the improved delivery of medical care to the victims of burn
injury in the state, the department of health shall have the central and
comprehensive responsibility for the development and administration of
the state's policy with respect to medical care of victims of burn
injury.