November 10, 2021
Contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, PHD.Communications@dhsoha.state.or.us
What: A Rules Advisory Committee (RAC) will provide input to Oregon Health Authority on state rules regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health care providers, health care staff in health care settings, and masking requirements for health care settings (Oregon Administrative Rules 333-019-1010, and 333-019-1011).
Agenda: Provide input on the following rules:
The purpose of the RAC meeting is to "to seek input from committee members during the development or amendment of a rule, including the projected burden and fiscal impact of the rule and suggestions for alternative language.”
The general public is invited to attend the RAC meeting in listen-only mode. After the rule is formally proposed, a written comment period and public hearing will be announced to solicit input from the public. To receive information about this opportunity when it is available, contact publichealth.rules@dhsoha.state.or.us to be added to the interested parties list.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 16, noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Register for the meeting to receive meeting login information:
Attendee listen-only phone number: 491-407-435 https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2765776838548537611
Background: The COVID-19-related rules around vaccination requirements health care providers, health care staff in health care settings, and masking in health care settings were amended or adopted via the temporary rulemaking process on June 29; they are planned to be made permanent. Oregon Health Authority is seeking input on this permanent rulemaking process.
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