Oregon Statutes - Chapter 401 - Emergency Services and Communications - Section 401.654 - Registry of emergency health care providers.

(1) The Department of Human Services may establish a registry of emergency health care providers who are available to provide health care services during an emergency or crisis. The department may require training related to the provision of health care services in an emergency or crisis as a condition of registration.

(2) The department shall issue identification cards to health care providers included in the registry established under this section that:

(a) Identify the health care provider;

(b) Indicate that the health care provider is registered as an Oregon emergency health care provider;

(c) Identify the license or certification held by the health care provider; and

(d) Identify the health care provider’s usual area of practice if that information is available and the department determines that it is appropriate to provide that information.

(3) The department by rule shall establish a form for identification cards issued under subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The department shall support and provide assistance to the Office of Emergency Management in emergencies or crises involving the public health or requiring emergency medical response. [2003 c.298 §3]

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