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Oregon Revised Statutes Occupations and Professions § 676.575

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) To provide for the more effective coordination of administrative and regulatory functions of certain health boards and councils involved in protecting the public through the licensing and regulation of health-related professions and occupations practiced in this state under a uniform mission and uniform goals, the Health Licensing Office is created within the Oregon Health Authority.

(2) The mission of the office is to serve the public by providing a uniform structure and accountability for the boards and councils under its administration to protect the public from harm. The office's focus is to:

(a) Promote effective health policy that protects the public from incompetent or unauthorized individuals and allows consumers to select a provider from a range of safe options.

(b) Provide outreach and training to stakeholders to improve compliance with public health and safety standards, and to involve stakeholders in the regulation of the various disciplines and fields of practice.

(c) Form partnerships and work in collaboration with each constituency, local and state governmental agencies, educators, organizations and other affected entities to encourage diverse opinions and perspectives.

(d) Provide the boards and councils with a standardized administrative forum and procedures for operation, fiscal services, licensing, enforcement and complaint resolution.

(e) Resolve disputes between regulatory entities regarding the scope of practice of persons with authorization by those entities in the professions and occupations overseen by those boards and councils.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Occupations and Professions § 676.575 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-52-occupations-and-professions/or-rev-st-sect-676-575/

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