(1) Develop testing, qualification and certification standards for health care interpreters for persons with limited English proficiency and for persons who communicate in sign language.
(2) Coordinate with other states, the federal government or professional organizations to develop and implement educational and testing programs for health care interpreters.
(3) Examine operational and funding issues, including but not limited to the feasibility of developing a central registry and annual subscription mechanism for health care interpreters.
(4) Do all other acts as shall be necessary or appropriate under the provisions of ORS 413.550 to 413.559. [Formerly 409.621; 2015 c.318 §4]
Note: The amendments to 413.556 by section 10, chapter 453, Oregon Laws 2021, become operative September 1, 2022. See section 18, chapter 453, Oregon Laws 2021. The text that is operative on and after September 1, 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
The Oregon Council on Health Care Interpreters shall work in cooperation with the Oregon Health Authority to:
(1) Develop and approve testing, qualification and certification standards, consistent with national standards, for health care interpreters for persons with limited English proficiency and for persons who communicate in signed language.
(2) Do all other acts as shall be necessary or appropriate under the provisions of ORS 413.550 to 413.559.
Note: See second note under 413.550.