Governance
The Patient Safety Commission was created by the Oregon Legislature in July, 2003 as a semi-independent state agency. The Commission is run by a 17-member Board of Directors appointed by the Governor. The Board’s membership reflects the diversity of facilities, providers, insurers, purchasers and consumers involved in patient safety.
Statutes
Establishment of the Commission (ORS 442.820 - 442.835)
Semi-independent State Agencies (ORS 182.456 - 182.472)
Bylaws
Patient Safety Commission Bylaws
(adopted 05/12/04 and revised 07/18/2006)
Audit
Public Health Officer Certification
Administrative Rules
Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR), Chapter 325: Oregon Patient Safety Commission
- Hospitals (OAR 325-010-0000)
- Nursing Homes (OAR 325-020-0001)
- Ambulatory Surgery Centers (OAR 325-025-0001)
- Pharmacies (OAR 325-015-0001)
- Renal Dialysis (OAR 325-030-0001)
- Procedural Rules (OAR 325-001-0000)
Current Budget Rule
Amended Budget Narrative 2011-2013 (PDF)
