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OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH POLICY AND ANALYTICS




 

 DIVISION 50

PAIN MANAGEMENT
409-050-0100
Purpose
The Pain Management Commission is established within the Oregon Health Authority for the purpose of developing pain management educational programs, recommendations and curriculum; representing patient concerns to the Governor and Legislative Assembly; and creating ways to improve pain management in Oregon through research, policy analysis, and model projects. In addition, the Pain Management Commission is charged with developing a specific pain management educational program for required completion by health care professionals under specified Licensing Boards.
Stat. Authority: ORS 409.570

Stats. Implemented: ORS 409.500 - 409.570

Hist.: DHSD 1-2007, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-07; Renumbered from 407-020-0000, OHP 1-2011, f. 1-26-11, cert. ef. 2-1-11
409-050-0110
Definitions
For the purposes of this Division
409-050, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Commission" means the Oregon
Pain Management Commission.
(2) "Licensed health care professionals"
means those specifically identified licensees that report to the following Licensing
Boards:
(a) Oregon Board of Medical
Examiners, which includes: physicians, physician assistants and acupuncturists (with
the exception of those listed under OAR chapter 847.677, identified as waived);
(b) Oregon State Board of Nursing,
which includes: all registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse practitioners;
(c) Oregon Board of Psychologist
Examiners, which includes: all licensed psychologists;
(d) Oregon Board of Chiropractic
Examiners, which includes: all licensed chiropractors;
(e) Oregon Board of Naturopathic
Examiners, which includes: all licensed naturopathic physicians; and
(f) Oregon Board of Pharmacy,
which includes: all licensed pharmacists.
(g) Oregon Board of Dentistry,
which includes all licensed dentists.
(h) Oregon Board of Occupational
Therapy, which includes all licensed occupational therapists.
(i) Oregon Board of Physical
Therapy, which includes all licensed physical therapists.
(3) "Curriculum" means a recommended
list of educational topics, compiled by the Commission, for medical professionals
treating pain.
(4) "Pain management education
program" means a specific one-hour web-based program developed by the Commission,
in addition to six accredited hours of continuing education in pain management,
end of life care or a combination of both.
Stat. Authority: ORS 409.570

Stats. Implemented: ORS 409.500
- 409.570

Hist.: DHSD 1-2007, f. &
cert. ef. 2-1-07; Renumbered from 407-020-0005, OHP 1-2011, f. 1-26-11, cert. ef.
2-1-11; OHP 5-2011(Temp), f. 8-30-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11 thru 2-27-12; OHP 9-2011,
f. 11-28-11, cert. ef. 12-1-11
409-050-0120
Commission Positions
(1) The Commission consists
of:
(a) Nineteen members –
seventeen voting members and two non-voting ex-officio members from the Oregon legislature;
and
(b) Members that have experience
or a demonstrated interest in pain management issues.
(2) In order to apply for a
position on the Commission, an individual must:
(a) Complete a Commission interest
form; and
(b) Submit the interest form
to the Pain Management Program.
(3) Voting member appointments
to the Commission are:
(a) Made by the Director of
the Oregon Health Authority; and
(b) Must comply with the approved
Commission bylaws.
(4) Prior to making appointments,
the Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall request and consider recommendations
from individuals, public and private agencies and organizations, but not limited
to individuals with a healthcare background or individuals representing the healthcare
industry or members of the public.
(5) Oregon Health Authority
staff shall include a Pain Management Coordinator, who shall staff and facilitate
Commission meetings, provide daily organization of Commission business and perform
other duties as directed by the Commission.
Stat. Authority: ORS 409.570

Stats. Implemented: ORS 409.500
- 409.570

Hist.: DHSD 1-2007, f. &
cert. ef. 2-1-07; Renumbered from 407-020-0010, OHP 1-2011, f. 1-26-11, cert. ef.
2-1-11; OHP 5-2011(Temp), f. 8-30-11, cert. ef. 9-1-11 thru 2-27-12; OHP 9-2011,
f. 11-28-11, cert. ef. 12-1-11
409-050-0130
Pain Management Education Program Requirements
(1) Licensed health care professionals
must complete a pain management education program in order to improve the care and
treatment of individuals with painful conditions. The program includes:
(a) Six accredited hours of
continuing education in pain management, end of life care or a combination of both;
and
(b) The web-based training offered
by the Commission.
(c) Dentists licensed under
Oregon Board of Dentistry are only required to complete the web-based training offered
by the Commission.
(2) For out of state health
care professionals obtaining Oregon licensure or newly licensed health care professionals
within Oregon, the pain management education program must be completed within 24
months of their first license renewal.
Example: If an individual
becomes newly licensed in Oregon on June 15, 2009, their first renewal will be June
15, 2011. The individual may obtain their training from June 15, 2009 through June
15, 2013 under section (2) to comply with this requirement.
(3) If the licensing board for
a licensed health care professional adopts, by rule, a pain management education
program with topics substantially similar to the topics in the Commission's curriculum,
that program satisfies this rule for the continuing education portion of the requirement,
as long as the total number of hours is the same.
(4) The Commission shall review
its curriculum every two years and update as needed.
Stat. Authority: ORS 409.570

Stats. Implemented: ORS 409.500
- 409.570

Hist.: DHSD 1-2007, f. &
cert. ef. 2-1-07; Renumbered from 407-020-0015, OHP 1-2011, f. 1-26-11, cert. ef.
2-1-11; OHP 8-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-19-11 thru 2-27-12; OHP 10-2011,
f. & cert. ef. 12-22-11

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