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950-050-0170 Interpreting Service Companies (1) Beginning September 1, 2022, for onsite interpreting and no later than July 1, 2023, for remote interpreting, an interpreting service company shall arrange for a health care interpreter to provide interpreting services only when the health care interpreter is listed on the central registry. An interpreting service company may only arrange for a health care interpreter who is not listed on the central registry when: (a) The health care provider informs the interpreting service company that the health care provider has followed the requirements outlined in OAR 950-050-0160; or (b) No health care interpreter on the central registry who is available in the requested language is employed or contracted with the interpreting service company. (2) Beginning September 1, 2022, an interpreting service company shall maintain records for each referral of a health care interpreter to work with a health care provider. These records shall be provided to the Authority upon the Authority’s request. The record shall include: (a) The full name of the health care interpreter. (b) The health care interpreter’s central registry number, if applicable. (c) The language being interpreted. (3) An interpreting service company shall not represent to a health care provider that a contracted or employed health care interpreter referred by the company is a qualified or certified health care interpreter unless the interpreter has met the requirements for qualification or certification as outlined in OAR 950-050-0110 and has been issued a valid letter and central registry enrollment number. (4) An interpreting service company shall not require that a health care interpreter procure the health care interpreter’s own personal protective equipment as a condition of receiving a referral. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.558 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 419.558 & ORS 413.556 History: OEI 11-2023, minor correction filed 05/02/2023, effective 05/02/2023 PH 16-2023, renumbered from 333-002-0270, filed 04/14/2023, effective 04/14/2023 PH 48-2022, adopt filed 04/27/2022, effective 07/01/2022
950-050-0180 Coordinated Care Organizations (CCOs) Coordinated Care Organizations shall work with qualified or certified health care interpreters from the central registry as detailed in OAR Chapter 410, Division 141. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.558 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 419.558 & ORS 413.556 History: EID 3-2025, amend filed 10/24/2025, effective 11/01/2025 PH 16-2023, renumbered from 333-002-0290, filed 04/14/2023, effective 04/14/2023 PH 48-2022, adopt filed 04/27/2022, effective 07/01/2022
950-060-0000 Purpose These rules establish the criteria for training, certification, and enrollment of traditional health workers (THW) in a registry maintained by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority). THWs include community health workers, personal health navigators, peer wellness specialists, peer support specialists, and birth doulas not otherwise regulated or certified by the State of Oregon. These rules also establish curriculum requirements and procedures for Authority approval of programs seeking to train Oregon’s traditional health workers. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 414.635 & 414.665 Statutes/Other Implemented: 414.665 & ORS 414.635 History: DMAP 40-2023, renumbered from 410-180-0300, filed 05/04/2023, effective 05/04/2023 DMAP 80-2018, amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018 DMAP 56-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10-1-16 DMAP 66-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-3-13 DMAP 42-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-2-13 thru 1-29-14
950-060-0020 Community Health Worker, Peer Wellness Specialist, Personal Health Navigator Certification Requirements (1) To be certified as a community health worker, peer wellness specialist, or personal health navigator, an individual shall: (a) Complete all required training offered by an Authority approved 80-hour training program for that individual’s traditional health worker (THW) type; (b) Complete an Authority approved oral health training; (c) Complete all application requirements to be in the state registry; (d) Complete the Authority certification process; and (e) Be successfully accepted into the state registry. (2) Individuals who hold national or non-Oregon state certification and are in good standing with their certifying body may be granted reciprocity or receive equivalent credit for previously completed training. The Authority shall determine the criteria for reciprocity and equivalent credit. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 414.635 & 414.665 Statutes/Other Implemented: 414.665 & ORS 414.635 History: DMAP 40-2023, renumbered from 410-180-0310, filed 05/04/2023, effective 05/04/2023 DMAP 80-2018, amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018 DMAP 56-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10-1-16 DMAP 66-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-3-13 DMAP 42-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-2-13 thru 1-29-14
950-060-0030 Peer Support Specialist Certification Requirements (1) To be certified as a peer support specialist, an individual shall: (a) Complete all required training offered by an Authority approved 40-hour training program for peer support specialists by specialization; (b) Complete an Authority approved oral health training; (c) Complete all application requirements to be in the state registry; (d) Complete the Authority certification process; and (e) Be successfully accepted into the state registry. (2) Individuals who hold national or non-Oregon state certification and are in good standing with their certifying body may be granted reciprocity or receive equivalent credit for previously completed training. The Authority shall determine the criteria for reciprocity and equivalent credit. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 414.635 & 414.665 Statutes/Other Implemented: 414.665 & ORS 414.635 History: DMAP 40-2023, renumbered from 410-180-0312, filed 05/04/2023, effective 05/04/2023 DMAP 80-2018, amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018 DMAP 56-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10-1-16 DMAP 66-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-3-13 DMAP 42-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-2-13 thru 1-29-14
950-060-0040 Birth Doula Certification Requirements (1) To be certified as a birth doula, an individual shall complete a required 28-hour birth doula training program offered by an Authority approved birth doula training program and complete a combination of 12 additional hours: 6 hours of cultural competency, 1 hours of interprofessional collaboration, 1 hours of HIPAA, and 4 hours of Trauma Informed Care. Complete all required training specified in OAR 950-060-0150 and: (a) Complete an Authority approved oral health training; (b) Be CPR-certified for children and adults; (c) Create a community resource list on an Authority approved form; (d) Document attendance at a minimum of three births and three postpartum visits using an Authority approved form; (e) Complete all application requirements to be in the state registry; (f) Complete the Authority certification process; and (g) Be successfully accepted into the state registry. (2) Individuals who hold national or non-Oregon state certification and are in good standing with their certifying body may be granted reciprocity or receive equivalent credit for previously completed training. The Authority shall determine the criteria for reciprocity and equivalent credit. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 414.665 & ORS 414.635 Statutes/Other Implemented: 181.537, 414.665 & ORS 414.635 History: OEI 13-2023, minor correction filed 05/12/2023, effective 05/12/2023 DMAP 40-2023, renumbered from 410-180-0315, filed 05/04/2023, effective 05/04/2023 DMAP 49-2022, amend filed 04/22/2022, effective 04/22/2022 DMAP 80-2018, amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018 DMAP 56-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10-1-16 DMAP 66-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-3-13 DMAP 42-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-2-13 thru 1-29-14
950-060-0050 Traditional Health Worker Continuing Education Requirements (1) To maintain certification status, all THWs shall complete at least 20 hours of Authority approved continuing education during every three-year renewal period. A minimum of three hours within the 20 hours must be suicide risk assessment, treatment and management appropriate to their scope of work. (2) Family support specialists and youth support specialists shall complete at least 40 hours of Authority approved continuing education during every three-year renewal period. Two topics must be included within the 40 hours: (a) Three hours of suicide risk assessment, treatment and management, including the application of "means counseling" and "safety planning, appropriate to their scope of work;" (b) The use of lived experience and ethical practice. (3) Continuing education hours taken in excess of the total number required may not be carried over to the next three-year renewal period. (4) Requests for approval of continuing education courses may come from the hosting organization or from a certified THW attending the training or event. (5) Foundational trainings of the same training type cannot be used in place of the required CEUs. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 414.665 & ORS 414.635 Statutes/Other Implemented: 181.537, 414.665 & ORS 414.635 History: DMAP 40-2023, renumbered from 410-180-0320, filed 05/04/2023, effective 05/04/2023 DMAP 91-2022, amend filed 12/20/2022, effective 12/20/2022 DMAP 49-2022, amend filed 04/22/2022, effective 04/22/2022 DMAP 80-2018, amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018 DMAP 56-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10-1-16 DMAP 66-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-3-13 DMAP 42-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-2-13 thru 1-29-14
950-060-0070 Background Check Requirements (1) For all new or renewal applications for THW certification, the Authority shall: (a) Conduct a background check in accordance with OAR 943-007-0001 and 943-007-0501, specifically incorporating and limited to OAR 407-007-0200 to 407-007-0250 and 407-007-0340 to 407-007-0370 and expressly not incorporating OAR 407-007-0275 and 407-007-0277; (b) Consult with the Office of the Inspector General to determine if the applicant is excluded from participation in the medical assistance program. (2) New or renewal THW applicants may be denied certification or renewal of certification based on a fitness determination that applies a weighting test for potentially disqualifying convictions or conditions. (3) New or renewal THW applicants shall be denied certification if they are excluded from participating in the medical assistance program. (4) To be certified, enrolled in the registry, and eligible for reimbursement under Medicaid, peer support specialists as defined in OAR 950-060-0010 are required to pass a background check. The background check may be conducted by the Authority or by an entity contracting with the Authority to provide background checks: (a) If the Authority conducts the background check, the Authority’s fitness determination shall comply with the provision of section (1) of this rule and shall include the application of a weighting test for potentially disqualifying convictions or conditions; (b) If a contracting entity conducts the background check, the provisions of OAR 407-007-0277 shall apply; (c) Peer support specialists described in this section may choose an Authority approved entity that conducts the background check. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 414.665 & ORS 414.635 Statutes/Other Implemented: 181.537, 414.665 & ORS 414.635 History: EID 1-2025, temporary amend filed 07/03/2025, effective 07/07/2025 through 12/26/2025 DHS 2-2023, minor correction filed 05/12/2023, effective 05/12/2023 DMAP 40-2023, renumbered from 410-180-0326, filed 05/04/2023, effective 05/04/2023 DMAP 49-2022, amend filed 04/22/2022, effective 04/22/2022 DMAP 80-2018, amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018 DMAP 56-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10-1-16 DMAP 3-2014, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-14
950-060-0090 Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Certification (1) The Authority may deny, suspend, or revoke certification when an applicant or certificate holder fails to comply with these rules. (2) The Authority shall deny, suspend, or revoke certification pursuant to ORS 183.411 through 183.470, and the applicant or certificate holder may request a contested case hearing. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 414.635 & 414.665 Statutes/Other Implemented: 414.665 & ORS 414.635 History: DMAP 40-2023, renumbered from 410-180-0345, filed 05/04/2023, effective 05/04/2023 DMAP 80-2018, amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018 DMAP 56-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10-1-16 DMAP 66-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-3-13 DMAP 42-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-2-13 thru 1-29-14
950-060-0120 Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Training Program Approval (1) The Authority may deny, suspend, or revoke training program approval when an applicant or approved program fails to comply with statute or these rules. (2) If the Authority denies, suspends, or revokes approval, it shall send written notice and explain the basis for its decision. (3) An applicant or approved training program may request that the Authority reconsider its decision and may request a meeting with Authority staff: (a)The request for reconsideration and a meeting, if requested, shall be submitted in writing within 30 days of the date the Authority mails the written decision of denial, suspension, or revocation; (b) The request shall contain a detailed statement with supporting documentation explaining why the requestor believes the Authority’s decision is in error. (4) The Authority shall issue a written decision on reconsideration following review of the materials submitted by the applicant or training program and schedule a meeting with the applicant or training program, if applicable. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 414.635 & 414.665 Statutes/Other Implemented: 414.665 & ORS 414.635 History: DMAP 40-2023, renumbered from 410-180-0360, filed 05/04/2023, effective 05/04/2023 DMAP 80-2018, amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018 DMAP 56-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10-1-16 DMAP 66-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-3-13 DMAP 42-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-2-13 thru 1-29-14
950-060-0130 Oral Health Training Requirements (1) The Authority shall approve oral health training that includes coursework in: (a) Basic dental anatomy; (b) Caries and periodontal disease process; (c) Infection and communicable disease; (d) Basic oral hygiene and disease prevention for different ages; and (e) Healthcare system navigation, access, and coverage, including Medicaid. (2) The Authority shall include members of the dental care community in the development of requirements for and approval of Authority approved oral health training. (3) Individuals or entities creating or providing oral health training for approval by the Authority are not required to meet the full qualifications of a training program outlined in OAR 950-060-0100 . Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 414.635 & 414.665 Statutes/Other Implemented: 414.665 & ORS 414.635 History: OEI 17-2023, minor correction filed 05/12/2023, effective 05/12/2023 DMAP 40-2023, renumbered from 410-180-0365, filed 05/04/2023, effective 05/04/2023 DMAP 80-2018, amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018 DMAP 56-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10-1-16
950-060-0150 Birth Doula Certification Curriculum Standards (1) Beginning October 1, 2022 all doula training organizations will be required to submit a birth training curriculum in order to provide birth doula trainings in the state of Oregon. (2) All birth doulas seeking certification with the state shall complete a minimum of 40 contact hours from an Authority approved training program that includes the following: (a) A minimum of 28 in-person contact hours addressing the core curricula topics set forth in section (2) of this rule through an Authority approved training program for birth doulas and other organizations that are only providing the following trainings below: (b) Six contact hours in cultural competency training; and (c) Six contact hours in one or more of the following topics as they relate to birth doula care: (A) One hour of Inter-professional collaboration; (B) One hour of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance; and (C) Four hours of Trauma-informed care. (2) All core curriculum for training birth doulas shall, at a minimum, introduce students to the key principles of the following topics: (a) Anatomy and physiology of labor, birth, maternal postpartum, neonatal transition, and breastfeeding; (b) Labor coping strategies, comfort measures, and non-pharmacological techniques for pain management; (c) The reasons for, procedures of, and risks and benefits of common medical interventions, medications, and Cesarean birth; (d) Emotional and psychosocial support of birthing persons and their support team; (e) Birth doula scope of practice, standards of practice, and basic ethical principles; (f) The role of the birth doula with members of the birth team; (g) Communication skills, including active listening, cross-cultural communication, and inter-professional communication; (h) Self-advocacy and empowerment techniques; (i) Breastfeeding support measures; (j) Postpartum support measures for the birthing person and baby relationship; (k) Perinatal mental health; (l) Family adjustment and dynamics; (m) Evidence-informed educational and informational strategies; (n) Community resource referrals; (o) Professional conduct, including relationship boundaries and maintaining confidentiality; and (p) Self-care. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 414.665 & 414.635 Statutes/Other Implemented: 414.665 & 414.635 History: DMAP 40-2023, renumbered from 410-180-0375, filed 05/04/2023, effective 05/04/2023 DMAP 49-2022, amend filed 04/22/2022, effective 04/22/2022 DMAP 80-2018, amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018 DMAP 56-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10-1-16 DMAP 66-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-3-13 DMAP 42-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-2-13 thru 1-29-14
950-060-0160 THW and Training Program Complaints and Investigations (1) Any individual may make a complaint to the Authority, verbally or in writing about the following: (a) Care or services provided by a certified THW, including an applicant for the THW registry; (b) Violation of statutes or these rules by an approved THW training program. (2) The identity of an individual making a complaint shall be kept confidential to the extent allowed by law but may be disclosed as necessary to conduct the investigation; this may include disclosing the complainant’s identity to the THW’s employer. (3) If a complaint involves an allegation of criminal conduct or conduct within the jurisdiction of another local, state, or federal agency, the Authority shall refer the matter to the appropriate agency. (4) The Authority shall investigate complaints and take any actions that are necessary for resolution. An investigation may include but is not limited to: (a) Interviews of the complainant, program management or staff, and students; (b) Interviews of the complainant, caregivers, THW clients, client representatives, client family members, witnesses, and employer management and staff; (c) On-site observations of the training program, the client, THW performance, and client environment; and (d) Review of documents and records. (5) The Authority may utilize complaint and investigation findings to identify trends and potential areas for quality improvement. (6) The results of complaint investigation may be published to the public by the Authority. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 414.635 & 414.665 Statutes/Other Implemented: 414.665 & ORS 414.635 History: DMAP 40-2023, renumbered from 410-180-0380, filed 05/04/2023, effective 05/04/2023 DMAP 80-2018, amend filed 07/06/2018, effective 07/06/2018 DMAP 56-2016, f. 9-30-16, cert. ef. 10-1-16 DMAP 66-2013, f. & cert. ef. 12-3-13 DMAP 42-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-2-13 thru 1-29-14
951-001-0000 Procedure for Notice of Intended Rulemaking (1) Definitions: For purposes of this chapter of administrative rules, unless the context demands otherwise: (a) OFVO or Office means the Oregon Film and Video Office as organized under ORS 284.300 to 284.375; (b) OFVO Board or Board means the Oregon Film and Video Office board as organized under ORS 284.315; (c) Director means the Oregon Film and Video Office executive director appointed under ORS 284.325. (2) Before permanently adopting, amending or repealing any rule, the Oregon Film and Video Office will give notice of the intended action: (a) In the Secretary of State’s Bulletin, referred to in ORS 183.360 at least 21 days before the effective date of the rule; (b) By mailing a copy of the notice to persons on the OFVO mailing list established pursuant to ORS 183.335(8), at least 28 days before the effective date of the rule; (c) By mailing a copy of the notice to the legislators specified in ORS 183.335(15) at least 49 days before the effective date of the rule; and (d) By mailing or furnishing a copy of the notice to: (A) The Associated Press; (B) Capitol Press Room; (C) The following associations: (i) Oregon Media Production Association; (ii) Mid-Oregon Productions Arts Network; (iii) Media Communications Association International; (iv) Central Oregon Film and Video Association. (D) The following state agencies: (i) Oregon Economic and Community Development Department; (ii) Oregon Tourism Commission; (iii) Oregon Arts Commission. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 284.300 - 284.315 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 284.300 - 284.315 History: FVO 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 7-15-04 FVO 1-2004(Temp), f. 3-12-04 cert. ef. 3-15-04 thru 9-11-04
951-001-0005 Model Rules of Procedure The Uniform and Model Rules of Procedure, OAR 137-001-0007 through 137-001-0080; and 137-004-0010 through 137-004-0800 as adopted by the Attorney General of the State of Oregon under the Administrative Procedures Act, effective October 1, 2001, are adopted as the rules of procedure for rulemaking and declaratory rulings for the Oregon Film & Video Office. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 284.300 - 284.315 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 284.300 - 284.315 History: FVO 2-2004, f. 3-12-04, cert. ef. 4-15-04
951-002-0000 Purpose The purpose of these rules is to provide guidance for the administration of the Oregon Production Investment Fund film and television production rebates as authorized by ORS 284.367 to 284.368. The Oregon Production Investment Fund was authorized by the 2003 legislature to encourage film and video production in Oregon, thereby increasing job opportunities for Oregonians in the film and video industry and bringing additional production spending into the state. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 284.335 & 284.368 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 284.367 & 284.368 History: FVO 1-2017, f. & cert. ef. 5-2-17 FVO 4-2004, f. & cert. ef. 11-26-04