Board of Directors
Composition & Responsibilities
According to Oregon law 442.819-442.851:
Section 7(1). There is established the Oregon Patient Safety Commission Board of Directors consisting of 17 members, including the Public Health Officer and 16 directors who shall be appointed by the Governor and who shall be confirmed by the Senate in the manner prescribed in ORS 171.562 and 171.565.
Section 7(2). Membership on the board shall reflect the diversity of facilities, providers, insurers, purchasers and consumers that are involved in patient safety. Directors shall demonstrate interest, knowledge or experience in the area of patient safety.
2012 Board Meetings
Meetings occur on the second Tuesday of even-numbered months from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and held at the Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center’s Community Health Education Center (click here for campus map) located at 19300 SW 65th Avenue, Tualatin, Oregon 97062.
February 14, 2012
April 10, 2012
June 12, 2012
August 14, 2012
October 9, 2012
December 11, 2012
Commission board meetings are public. The public is encouraged to attend in person or by calling a listen-only telephone conference line. To listen by phone, at the scheduled meeting time please dial 1-866-212-0875 and enter the passcode 7498439.
Currently Seeking New Member Nominations
The Oregon Patient Safety Commission welcomes nominations for new members to its board of directors. Members of the board volunteer their time and are appointed by the Oregon Governor to serve a four-year term with the option to reappoint for a second term. The Commission’s board consists of 17 members reflecting the diversity of facilities, providers, insurers, purchasers and consumers that are involved in patient safety. Candidates for the Commission’s board shall demonstrate interest, knowledge or experience in the area of patient safety. Qualified individuals may self-nominate or receive a nomination from others. Before submitting an interest form to the Oregon Governor, nominees or those wishing to nominate an individual are encouraged to contact Nancy Chi, Board of Directors Chair (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)), or Bethany Higgins, Commission Executive Director (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)).
Currently Available Seats
Group Purchaser of Healthcare: individual must be employed by a state or other governmental entity; may not include an individual who provides direct health care services or has an immediate family member who is involved in the delivery of health care
Available: July 2, 2012
Health Insurer Representative: may include a representative of a domestic not-for-profit health care services contractor, a representative of a domestic insurance company licensed to transact health insurance, or a representative of a health maintenance organization
Available: October 1, 2012
