Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 179 § 179.570 — Powers

Powers and duties of board; report to legislature. The Oregon State Hospital Advisory Board established by ORS 179.560: (1) Shall periodically conduct a comprehensive review of federal and state laws concerning, and administrative rules, policies, procedures and protocols of the Oregon State Hospital related to, the safety, security and care of patients; (2) May make recommendations directly to the superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, the Legislative Assembly or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly concerning: (a) Federal and state laws concerning, and administrative rules, policies, procedures and protocols of the hospital related to, the safety, security and care of patients; (b) Performance measures related to the safety, security and care of patients; (c) Goals for improvement in the safety, security and care of patients of the hospital and improvements that are under way; and (d) Potential legislative proposals or budget packages related to the hospital; and (3) Shall report annually to an appropriate committee of the Legislative Assembly regarding the activities of the board. [2009 c.704 §3; 2011 c.720 §67] Note: See note under 179.560.