Section 413.556 - Testing, qualification and certification standards for health care interpreters.

OR Rev Stat § 413.556 (2019) (N/A)
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(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 413.558. [Formerly 409.621; 2015 c.318 §4]

Note: See note under 413.550.