Section 2752. Functions, powers and duties

In  order to further the
  declared  purposes  of  this  article,  the  institute  shall  have  the
  following functions, powers and duties:
    1.   To  contract  with  such  regional  burns  care  centers  as  the
  commissioner may determine, and on connection therewith, to:
    (a) conduct scientific investigations of methods of treatment of  burn
  injuries  and rehabilitation of burn injury victims, such investigations
  to be primarily conducted as clinical research investigations; and to
    (b) conduct a program of professional education and  training  in  the
  treatment  of  burn  injury  and  the  rehabilitation of victims of burn
  injury for medical students, physicians, nurses and ambulance attendants
  located in the vicinities of the central and  regional  burns  treatment
  centers.
    2.  To  determine  the  need  for  and  coordinate  and  supervise the
  establishment and operation of such regional and local  burns  treatment
  centers as are necessary in the state.
    3.  To  develop  and  supervise programs of professional education and
  training in the treatment of  burn  injury  and  the  rehabilitation  of
  victims  of  burn  injury  for  medical students, physicians, nurses and
  ambulance attendants in regional and local burns treatment centers.
    4. To gather  data  and  statistics  and  conduct  investigations  and
  research  relating to the causes and prevention of burn injuries and the
  treatment of burn injury victims including the  methods  and  procedures
  for  their  rehabilitation,  and  to disseminate information and conduct
  educational programs as to such causes, prevention and treatment.
    5. To enter into  such  contracts  and  agreements  with  individuals,
  colleges,  universities,  associations, corporations, municipalities and
  other units of government as may be deemed necessary  and  advisable  to
  carry  out  the  general  intent  and  purposes  of  this  article. Such
  contracts may provide for payment by the state for materials,  equipment
  or services.
    6.  The  commissioner  may  adopt  such  rules  and regulations as are
  necessary to effectuate the purposes and provisions of this article.