Oregon Code § 431.131·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Foundational capabilities; rules.
(1) The Oregon Health Authority, in consideration of the advice provided by the
Oregon Health Policy Board under ORS 431.125, shall establish by rule the
foundational capabilities necessary to protect and improve the health of the
residents of this state and to achieve effective and equitable health outcomes
for the residents of this state.
(2) At a minimum,
the authority shall establish the following foundational capabilities:
(a) Assessment
and epidemiology, as described in ORS 431.132;
(b) Emergency
preparedness and response, as described in ORS 431.133;
(c)
Communications as described in ORS 431.134;
(d) Policy and
planning as described in ORS 431.135;
(e) Leadership
and organizational competencies, as described in ORS 431.136;
(f) Health equity
and cultural responsiveness, as described in ORS 431.137; and
(g) Community
partnership development, as described in ORS 431.138. [2015 c.736 §9]