ORS § 431A.800

Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective March 27, 2024
Section 431A.800 - Hospital-based violence intervention grant program
(1) The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a program to provide grants for planning, provider training and certification and general capacity to hospitals and community-based organizations to develop hospital-based violence intervention programs in communities of need other than in Multnomah County to reduce and interrupt the chronic cycle of community violence.
(2) The authority shall require a hospital or organization receiving a grant under this section to demonstrate:
(a) A commitment to national best practices and standards of care; and
(b) An understanding of the hospital-based violence intervention model, the role of trusted community messengers and a plan to certify violence prevention professionals.
(3) The authority may adopt rules to implement this section.

ORS 431A.800

Added by 2022 Ch. 30, § 3