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Subcommittee advances expansion of Oregon emergency volunteer registry despite screening concerns
Summary
Senate Bill 837 would broaden the state emergency volunteer registry to include nonclinical support staff and grant legal protections; the LFO said OHA can implement the changes with existing staff, but several members objected to new screening requirements for nonlicensed volunteers.
Senate Bill 837, which expands Oregon''s emergency volunteer registry to include support and administrative personnel and authorizes the Oregon Health Authority to set additional volunteer requirements, was recommended by the Legislative Fiscal Office and moved to the Ways and Means full committee on May 28.
LFO staff told the subcommittee SB 837 would allow the registry to include nonclinical personnel who can assist with medical and nonmedical…
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