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August 16, 2024
Media Contact: Jonathan Modie, 971-246-9139, PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov
OHA seeks public comment on changes to state’s crisis care guidance
Tool helps hospitals, providers make decisions about care during emergencies
PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is seeking input from the public on changes to the state’s crisis care guidance, a tool that helps hospitals and health care providers make decisions about life-saving treatments during an emergency based on available resources.
“Oregon learned a lot from the COVID-19 pandemic. OHA continues to prepare for future emergencies based on what we have learned. One of those lessons is the importance of being prepared in case many people need health care at the same time,” said Dana Hargunani, M.D., M.P.H., OHA health policy adviser and the agency’s former chief medical officer.
In emergencies, health care equipment, places and staff may be limited, and it may be necessary to change how health care is provided. During the COVID-19 pandemic, for example, hospitals had to use new spaces, such as medical tents, for clinical care.
OHA seeks input from people with diverse views and experiences across Oregon. The agency will consider this feedback before finalizing and publishing the 2024 updated guidance, which is expected by October.
Public comment on the draft guidance is open through Sept. 13 and can be provided in multiple ways. To learn more about how to provide comment, visit the Crisis Care Guidance website, oregon.gov/crisiscareguidance, or email health.security@odhsoha.oregon.gov.
Among the opportunities to provide comment on the draft guidance are three public meetings OHA has scheduled later this month. The meetings will be held virtually for the following stakeholder groups:
Agendas for the public meeting are available at oregon.gov/crisiscareguidance.
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