Bill Text: OR SB728 | 2013 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Relating to trauma care; appropriating money; and declaring an emergency.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-07-03 - Effective date, July 1, 2013. [SB728 Detail]
Download: Oregon-2013-SB728-Enrolled.html
77th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2013 Regular Session
Enrolled
Senate Bill 728
Sponsored by Senator BATES
CHAPTER ................
AN ACT
Relating to trauma care; appropriating money; and declaring an
emergency.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. { + (1) The State Trauma Advisory Board is
established within the Oregon Health Authority.
(2) The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall, subject
to subsection (3) of this section, appoint at least 17 members to
serve on the State Trauma Advisory Board, including:
(a) At least one member from each area trauma advisory board
described in ORS 431.613.
(b) At least two physicians who are trauma surgeons from each
trauma center designated by the authority as a Level I trauma
center.
(c) From trauma centers designated by the authority as Level I
or Level II trauma centers:
(A) At least one physician who is a neurosurgeon; and
(B) At least one physician who is an orthopedic surgeon.
(d) From trauma centers designated by the authority as Level I
trauma centers:
(A) At least one physician who practices emergency medicine;
and
(B) At least one nurse who is a trauma program manager.
(e) From trauma centers designated by the authority as Level II
trauma centers:
(A) At least one physician who is a trauma surgeon; and
(B) At least one nurse who is a trauma coordinator.
(f) From trauma centers designated by the authority as Level
III trauma centers:
(A) At least one physician who is a trauma surgeon or who
practices emergency medicine; and
(B) At least one nurse who is a trauma coordinator.
(g) At least one nurse who is a trauma coordinator from a
trauma center designated by the authority as a Level IV trauma
center.
(h) From a predominately urban area:
(A) At least one trauma hospital administration representative;
and
(B) At least one emergency medical services provider.
(i) From a predominately rural area:
(A) At least one trauma hospital administration representative;
and
(B) At least one emergency medical services provider.
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(j) At least two public members.
(3)(a) In appointing members under subsection (2)(c) to (g) of
this section, the director may not appoint a member from the same
trauma center in consecutive terms.
(b) In appointing members under subsection (2)(j) of this
section, the director may not appoint a member who has an
economic interest in the provision of emergency medical services
or trauma care.
(4)(a) The State Trauma Advisory Board shall:
(A) Advise the authority with respect to the authority's duties
and responsibilities under ORS 431.607 to 431.619, 431.623,
431.627, 431.633, 431.635 and 431.671;
(B) Advise the authority with respect to the adoption of rules
under ORS 431.607 to 431.619, 431.623, 431.633 and 431.671;
(C) Analyze data related to the emergency medical services and
trauma system developed pursuant to ORS 431.607; and
(D) Suggest improvements to the emergency medical services and
trauma system developed pursuant to ORS 431.607.
(b) In fulfilling the duties, functions and powers described in
this subsection, the board shall:
(A) Make evidence-based decisions that emphasize the standard
of care attainable throughout this state and by individual
communities located in this state; and
(B) Seek the advice and input of coordinated care
organizations.
(5)(a) The State Trauma Advisory Board may establish a Quality
Assurance Subcommittee for the purposes of providing peer review
support to and discussing evidence-based guidelines and protocols
with the members of area trauma advisory boards and trauma care
providers located in this state.
(b) Notwithstanding ORS 414.227, meetings of the subcommittee
are not subject to ORS 192.610 to 192.690.
(c) Personally identifiable information provided by the State
Trauma Advisory Board to individuals described in paragraph (a)
of this subsection is not subject to ORS 192.410 to 192.505.
(6) A majority of the members of the board constitutes a quorum
for the transaction of business.
(7) Official action taken by the board requires the approval of
a majority of the members of the board.
(8) The board shall nominate and elect a chairperson from among
its members.
(9) The board shall meet at the call of the chairperson or of a
majority of the members of the board.
(10) The board may adopt rules necessary for the operation of
the board.
(11) The term of office of each member of the board is four
years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the director.
Before the expiration of the term of a member, the director shall
appoint a successor whose term begins January 1 next following. A
member is eligible for reappointment, but may not serve
consecutive terms. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the
director shall make an appointment to become immediately
effective for the unexpired term.
(12) Members of the board are not entitled to compensation, but
may be reimbursed from funds available to the Oregon Health
Authority, for actual and necessary travel and other expenses
incurred by them in the performance of their official duties in
the manner and amounts provided for in ORS 292.495. + }
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SECTION 2. { + Notwithstanding the term of office specified by
section 1 of this 2013 Act, of the members first appointed to the
State Trauma Advisory Board:
(1) Four shall serve for a term ending January 1, 2015;
(2) Four shall serve for a term ending January 1, 2016;
(3) Four shall serve for a term ending January 1, 2017; and
(4) The remainder of the members shall serve for a term ending
January 1, 2018. + }
SECTION 3. { + (1) The terms of office of members of the State
Trauma Advisory Board as the board exists on the effective date
of this 2013 Act expire on the effective date of this 2013 Act.
(2) Members described in subsection (1) of this section are
eligible for reappointment under section 1 of this 2013 Act. + }
SECTION 4. { + There is appropriated to the Oregon Health
Authority, for the biennium beginning July 1, 2013, out of the
General Fund, the amount of $179,692 for the purpose of carrying
out the provisions of this 2013 Act. + }
SECTION 5. { + This 2013 Act being necessary for the immediate
preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency
is declared to exist, and this 2013 Act takes effect on its
passage. + }
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Passed by Senate June 20, 2013
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Robert Taylor, Secretary of Senate
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Peter Courtney, President of Senate
Passed by House June 25, 2013
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Tina Kotek, Speaker of House
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Received by Governor:
......M.,............., 2013
Approved:
......M.,............., 2013
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John Kitzhaber, Governor
Filed in Office of Secretary of State:
......M.,............., 2013
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Kate Brown, Secretary of State
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