Chapter 362 Oregon Laws 2011

AN ACT

HB 2371

Relating to immunization; and declaring an emergency.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. (1) The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules requiring an entity that administers vaccines and receives vaccines from the authority to:

(a) Report information about the administration of the vaccine to the immunization registry created under ORS 433.094; and

(b) At least once every two years, certify that employees of the entity have completed a training session approved by the authority on the storage, handling and administration of vaccines. The authority may not require more than two employees of an entity to complete the training session.

(2) The authority shall adopt rules exempting an entity from the requirements of subsection (1)(b) of this section if the entity demonstrates to the satisfaction of the authority that the entity or a health licensing board imposes adequate training requirements on employees of the entity.

(3) The authority shall consider methods of facilitating the redistribution of unused vaccines.

SECTION 2. This 2011 Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, an emergency is declared to exist, and this 2011 Act takes effect on its passage.

Approved by the Governor June 16, 2011

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 16, 2011

Effective date June 16, 2011

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