ORS 413.556
Testing, qualification and certification standards for health care interpreters
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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 (Definitions for ORS 413.550 to 413.559) to 413.559 (Requirement for provider to work with health care interpreter from registry). [Formerly 409.621; 2015 c.318 §4](1)
Develop and approve testing, qualification and certification standards, consistent with national standards, for health care interpreters for persons with limited English proficiency and for persons who communicate in signed language.(2)
Do all other acts as shall be necessary or appropriate under the provisions of ORS 413.550 (Definitions for ORS 413.550 to 413.559) to 413.559 (Requirement for provider to work with health care interpreter from registry).
Source:
Section 413.556 — Testing, qualification and certification standards for health care interpreters, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors413.html
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