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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) For the purpose of fulfilling its duties under ORS 431.110 (2), (3) and (4), the Oregon Health Authority shall:
(a) Adopt and update as necessary a statewide public health modernization assessment;
(b) In consideration of the statewide public health modernization assessment, develop and modify as necessary a statewide public health modernization plan;
(c) Implement the statewide public health modernization plan;
(d) Subject to the provisions of ORS 431.380, develop and modify as necessary plans for the distribution of funds to local public health authorities;
(e) Implement plans for the distribution of funds to local public health authorities;
(f) Coordinate state and local administration of the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141;
(g) Approve local plans for applying the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 and implementing the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 as required by ORS 431.417;
(h) Monitor the progress of local public health authorities in meeting statewide public health goals, including applying the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 and implementing the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141;
(i) For the purpose of making distributions under ORS 431.380, consult with and consider the recommendations of local public health authorities on the total cost to local public health authorities of applying the foundational capabilities established under ORS 431.131 and implementing the foundational programs established under ORS 431.141 as identified by local public health authorities in community modernization assessments adopted under ORS 431.413;
(j) Use incentives adopted under ORS 431.380 to encourage the effective and equitable provision of public health services by local public health authorities;
(k) Seek funding, including in the form of federal grants, for ORS 431.001 to 431.550 and 431.990; and
(L) Coordinate and collaborate with federal agencies in implementing ORS 431.001 to 431.550 and 431.990.
(2) The Oregon Health Authority shall solicit input from the Conference of Local Health Officials and local public health authorities in:
(a) Establishing the foundational capabilities under ORS 431.131 and the foundational programs under ORS 431.141;
(b) Adopting and updating a statewide public health modernization assessment under subsection (1)(a) of this section;
(c) Developing and modifying a statewide public health modernization plan under subsection (1)(b) of this section; and
(d) Developing and modifying plans for the distribution of funds under subsection (1)(d) of this section.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Public Health and Safety § 431.115 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-36-public-health-and-safety/or-rev-st-sect-431-115/
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