ORS 179.570: Powers and duties of board; report to legislature.

The Oregon State Hospital Advisory Board established by ORS 179.560:

      (1) Shall periodically conduct a comprehensive review of federal and state laws concerning, and administrative rules, policies, procedures and protocols of the Oregon State Hospital related to, the safety, security and care of patients;

      (2) May make recommendations directly to the superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, the Legislative Assembly or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly concerning:

      (a) Federal and state laws concerning, and administrative rules, policies, procedures and protocols of the hospital related to, the safety, security and care of patients;

      (b) Performance measures related to the safety, security and care of patients;

      (c) Goals for improvement in the safety, security and care of patients of the hospital and improvements that are under way; and

      (d) Potential legislative proposals or budget packages related to the hospital; and

      (3) Shall report annually to an appropriate committee of the Legislative Assembly regarding the activities of the board.