Section 179.570 - Powers and duties of board; report to legislatureThe Oregon State Hospital Advisory Board established by ORS 179.560:
(1) Shall periodically conduct a comprehensive review of federal and state laws concerning, and administrative rules, policies, procedures and protocols of the Oregon State Hospital related to, the safety, security and care of patients;(2) May make recommendations directly to the superintendent of the Oregon State Hospital, the Director of the Oregon Health Authority, the Legislative Assembly or interim committees of the Legislative Assembly concerning:(a) Federal and state laws concerning, and administrative rules, policies, procedures and protocols of the hospital related to, the safety, security and care of patients;(b) Performance measures related to the safety, security and care of patients;(c) Goals for improvement in the safety, security and care of patients of the hospital and improvements that are under way; and(d) Potential legislative proposals or budget packages related to the hospital; and(3) Shall report annually to an appropriate committee of the Legislative Assembly regarding the activities of the board. 2009 c. 704, § 3; 2011 c. 720, § 67