2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Public Health, Housing, Environment
Chapter 431 - State and Local Administration and Enforcement of Health Laws
Section 431.976 - Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission; purposes; members.

(1) The Prescription Monitoring Program Advisory Commission is created for the purposes of:

(a) Studying issues related to the prescription monitoring program established under ORS 431.962;

(b) Reviewing the program's annual report and making recommendations to the Oregon Health Authority regarding the operation of the program; and

(c) Developing criteria used to evaluate program data.

(2) The commission shall consist of 11 members appointed by the authority as follows:

(a) A person nominated by the Pain Management Commission;

(b) A person who dispenses controlled substances nominated by an association representing pharmacists;

(c) A practicing dentist nominated by an association representing dentists;

(d) A practicing physician nominated by an association representing physicians;

(e) A practicing doctor of osteopathy nominated by an association representing osteopathic physicians and surgeons;

(f) A nurse authorized to prescribe controlled substances nominated by an association representing nurses;

(g) A practicing naturopathic physician nominated by an association representing naturopathic physicians;

(h) A practicing optometrist, nominated by an association representing optometrists;

(i) A representative of the authority with expertise in administering addiction services; and

(j) Two members of the public, one of whom must be an expert in information technology. [2009 c.799 §9; 2011 c.720 §189]

Note: See note under 431.960.