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Section 430.905 – Policy.

The Legislative Assembly declares: (1) Because the growing numbers of pregnant substance users and drug- and alcohol-affected infants place a heavy financial burden on Oregon’s taxpayers and those who pay for health care, it is the policy of this state to take effective action that will minimize these costs. (2) Special attention must be focused […]

Section 430.915 – Health care providers to encourage counseling and therapy.

If during routine pregnancy or prenatal care, the attending health care provider determines that the patient uses or abuses drugs or alcohol or uses unlawful controlled substances, or the patient admits such use to the provider, it is the policy of this state that the provider encourage and facilitate counseling, drug therapy and other assistance […]

Section 430.920 – Risk assessment for drug and alcohol use; informing patient of results; assistance to patient in reducing need for controlled substances.

(1) The attending health care provider shall perform during the first trimester of pregnancy or as early as possible a risk assessment which shall include an assessment for drug and alcohol usage. If the results of the assessment indicate that the patient uses or abuses drugs or alcohol or uses unlawful controlled substances, the provider […]

Section 430.955 – Standardized screening instrument; assessing drug use during pregnancy.

(1) The Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Health and Science University shall develop a standardized screening instrument designed to identify the use of substances during pregnancy. (2) The authority and the Oregon Health and Science University shall request the boards responsible for the licensing of health care providers and appropriate professional organizations to work […]

Section 430.705 – Mental health services for children.

Notwithstanding ORS 430.640, the State of Oregon, through the Oregon Health Authority, may establish the necessary facilities and provide comprehensive mental health services for children throughout the state. These services may include, but need not be limited to: (1) The prevention of mental illness, emotional disturbances and drug dependency in children; and (2) The treatment […]

Section 430.755 – Retaliation prohibited; liability for retaliation.

(1) A facility, community program or person shall not retaliate against any person who reports in good faith suspected abuse or against the allegedly abused adult with respect to any report. (2) Any facility, community program or person that retaliates against any person because of a report of suspected abuse shall be liable in a […]

Section 430.708 – Priority for preventive services for children.

The children’s mental health programs of the Oregon Health Authority shall address preventive services under ORS 430.630 (3)(L). The authority budget shall give high priority to such services. [Formerly 430.635] Note: 430.708 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 430 or any […]

Section 430.709 – Funding of regional centers for treatment of adolescents with substance use disorders; rules; criteria for areas served by centers.

(1) In accordance with ORS 430.357, and consistent with the budget priority policies adopted by the Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, the Oregon Health Authority may fund regional centers for the treatment of adolescents with drug and alcohol dependencies. (2) The authority shall define by rule a minimum number of inpatient beds and outpatient slots […]