(1) The Oregon Health Authority, in consideration of the advice provided by the Oregon Health Policy Board under ORS § 431.125, shall establish by rule the foundational capabilities necessary to protect and improve the health of the residents of this state and to achieve effective and equitable health outcomes for the residents of this state.

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 431.131

  • Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.

(2) At a minimum, the authority shall establish the following foundational capabilities:

(a) Assessment and epidemiology, as described in ORS § 431.132;

(b) Emergency preparedness and response, as described in ORS § 431.133;

(c) Communications as described in ORS § 431.134;

(d) Policy and planning as described in ORS § 431.135;

(e) Leadership and organizational competencies, as described in ORS § 431.136;

(f) Health equity and cultural responsiveness, as described in ORS § 431.137; and

(g) Community partnership development, as described in ORS § 431.138. [2015 c.736 § 9]

 

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