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NPO is always working to help ensure nurse practitioners and their professional interests are well represented within the legislative process. The efforts of NPO and our members keep the needs of nurse practitioners, the health care field and patients in the forefront so we can all work for a healthier Oregon.
Legislative News
2010 Legislative Special Session Report
The second attempt at annual legislative sessions adjourned February 25, 2010. Key legislation included unemployment benefits; protecting privacy and worker rights by banning credit checks when applying for employment; guaranteeing access to health coverage for foster children and survivors of domestic abuse by prohibiting denial due to a preexisting condition clause; increased the capital construction budget for state facilities, including universities and community colleges, to add construction jobs; and expanded access to business development loans.
EPT: Expedited Partner therapy
New rules written by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy and recommendations from the CDC will enhance the successful treatment of STDs in our state. Click on the links below for more details
2009 Legislative Report
ONA/NPO had a very successful 2009 legislative session. Issues in the session included:
- Advanced Practice Dispensing Delegation Bill
- Expedited Partner Therapy
- HPV vaccine Insurance Mandate
- Prescription Monitoring Program
- Board of Medical Imaging to preserve NP's
- Establishment of Oregon Health Policy Board
- Oregon Health Plan Expansion
- Nursing Faculty Loan Forgiveness
- Psychologist Prescribing Authority - interim workgroup formed
Click here for a full 2009 Legislative Report
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