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Section 414.665 - Traditional health workers utilized by coordinated care organizations; rules.

OR Rev Stat § 414.665 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) A community health worker.

(b) A personal health navigator.

(c) A peer wellness specialist.

(d) A peer support specialist.

(e) A doula.

(2) In consultation with the Traditional Health Workers Commission established under ORS 413.600, the Oregon Health Authority, for purposes related to the regulation of traditional health workers, shall adopt by rule:

(a) The qualification criteria, including education and training requirements, for the traditional health workers utilized by coordinated care organizations;

(b) Appropriate professional designations for supervisors of the traditional health workers; and

(c) Processes by which other occupational classifications may be approved to supervise the traditional health workers.

(3) The criteria and requirements established under subsection (2) of this section:

(a) Must be broad enough to encompass the potential unique needs of any coordinated care organization;

(b) Must meet requirements of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to qualify for federal financial participation; and

(c) May not require certification by the Home Care Commission. [2011 c.602 §11; 2013 c.752 §4; 2017 c.618 §5]

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