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Oregon Health Licensing Agency's Licensing Line
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May 1, 2009
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| OHLA Reaches Out to Diverse Agency Stakeholders |
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The Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA) reaches out to a diverse group of stakeholders to foster an inclusive regulatory dialogue.
On April 6, OHLA was at the State Capitol Building with other state agencies and organizations to promote Public Health Week. OHLA registers the state's environmental health specialists.
On April 10-11, OHLA participated in what organizers billed as the "largest tattoo show in Oregon's history," Oregon Ink, which drew hundreds of tattoo artists, body piercing technicians and consumers to the Lane County Convention Center.
OHLA's Regulatory Operations staff conducted on-site inspections to ensure that practitioners followed Oregon health and safety requirements. OHLA provided information to practitioners and the public, offering materials from the agency's public education campaign, Piercing Thoughts.
On April 26, OHLA provided approximately 30 electrologists with a regulatory update at the Oregon Association of Licensed Electrologists (OALE) seminar in Portland.
And tomorrow, May 2, OHLA will be part of a video presentation marking 30 years of denture technology practice in Oregon at the Oregon State Denturist Association (OSDA) Spring Conference and 30th Anniversary Celebration in Florence.
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| Recruitment for New OHLA Director Closes on May 4 |
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The State of Oregon has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader to serve as the Director of the Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA). Click on the link below for more information.
Click here for the OHLA Director recruitment announcement.
Approximately a month after the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) initiated a workplace assessment of the Oregon Health Licensing Agency in February, former OHLA Director Susan K. Wilson was dismissed in March.
“She served at the pleasure of DAS, and DAS made a decision to make a change,” said DOJ spokesman Tony Green. “These are not cases where there is any need for cause. She was told her services were no longer required.”
Two agency managers continue on paid administrative leave. Three DAS managers are serving on an interim basis until the workplace assessment is completed
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| OHLA Legislative Update: Highlights, Bills of Interest |
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Click on the links below for a quick overview of OHLA legislation and bills of interest.
OHLA Legislative Summary 2009
House Bill 3232 Summary
House Bill 2243 Summary
For more detailed legislative information, go to the Oregon State Legislature's Web site at http://www.leg.state.or.us/bills_laws/.
Questions? Contact OHLA Policy Analyst Samie Patnode at samie.patnode@state.or.us or 503-373-1917.
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| Visit OHLA Web Site for Licensing, Regulatory Information |
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OHLA's Web site at www.oregon.gov/OHLA offers numerous features and extensive content for licensees, consumers and other agency stakeholders.
Licensees can renew online, download applications and learn about new licensing and regulatory developments. Consumers can access public education campaign materials and other helpful resources.
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| Licensing Line Reader Feedback: We Want to Hear from You |
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Comments, suggestions and questions about Licensing Line and the issues we cover are appreciated. Contact OHLA Communications Coordinator Kraig Bohot at kraig.bohot@state.or.us or call 503-373-1939.
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