OAR 333-002-0010
Definitions

As used in chapter 333, division 2 the following definitions apply:

(1)

“Applicant” means any individual who applies for qualification or certification as a health care interpreter under OAR 333-002-0050 (Application Procedure).

(2)

“Authority” means the Oregon Health Authority.

(3)

“Central registry” means the record maintained by the Authority of enrolled individuals recognized as approved certified or qualified health care interpreters.

(4)

“Certified health care interpreter” means an individual who has been issued a valid letter of certification by the Authority under these rules to perform health care interpreting services.

(5)“Formal training” means instruction obtained in an academic setting, seminars, in-service instruction, or by other means of substantive distance learning.

(6)“Health care interpreting services” means the provision of services to limited English proficient individuals through the process of fully understanding and analyzing a spoken or signed message, then faithfully rendering the message into another spoken or signed language in order to ensure access to any medical, surgical or hospital intervention including physical, oral or behavioral health treatment.

(7)

“Interpreting knowledge” means an entry-level range of interpreting knowledge and skills that includes but is not limited to: language fluency, ethics, cultural competency, terminology, integrated interpreting skills and translation of simple instructions.

(8)“Interpreting skills and ability” means the demonstrated capacity to perform interpreting modes and apply medical interpreting ethics, cultural competency, terminology, integrated interpreting skills, and translation of simple instructions.

(9)“Limited English proficient” means the legal concept referring to a level of English proficiency that is insufficient to ensure equal access to public services without an interpreter.

(10)

“Person with limited English proficiency” means a person who, by reason of place of birth or culture, speaks a language other than English and does not speak English with adequate ability to communicate effectively with a health care provider.

(11)

“Qualified health care interpreter” means an individual who has been issued a valid letter of qualification by the Authority under these rules.

(12)“Translation” means the conversion of written text into a corresponding written text in a different language.

(13)“Written verification” means providing proof in a way that establishes the authenticity of submitted documents in a reasonably reliable manner and may include official transcripts, a certificate of completion, or an endorsement from an agency or institution whose training curriculum is approved by the Authority.

Source: Rule 333-002-0010 — Definitions, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=333-002-0010.

333‑002‑0000
Purpose 333‑002‑0010
Definitions 333‑002‑0020
Health Care Interpreter Services 333‑002‑0030
Central Registry 333‑002‑0035
Fees 333‑002‑0040
Eligibility Standards for Registry Enrollment, Qualification and Certification 333‑002‑0050
Application Procedure 333‑002‑0060
Formal Training and Work Experience Requirements 333‑002‑0070
Approval of Testing Centers, Skill Evaluation and Assessment 333‑002‑0080
Skill Evaluation or Assessment Appeal 333‑002‑0120
Continuing Education 333‑002‑0140
Letter of Qualification 333‑002‑0150
Letter of Certification 333‑002‑0170
Certification and Qualification Renewal 333‑002‑0190
Denial, Revocation, Suspension or Refusal to Renew Status for Certification and Qualification 333‑002‑0210
Complaints 333‑002‑0230
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OAR 333-002-0010
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