Skip to main content

Oregon State Flag An official website of the State of Oregon »

Oregon Health Authority logo

THW Commission

The THW Commission advises and makes recommendations to the Oregon Health Authority to ensure the program is responsive to consumer and community health needs, while delivering high-quality and culturally competent care. 

The THW Commission has 24 seats.

To learn more about the intent and role of the THW Commission, please read HB 3407 the legislative bill that established the commission.​

THW Subcommittee activities consist of directing the ongoing body of work as assigned by the THW Commission and the Oregon Health Authority. Subcommittee members are compromised of Traditional Health Workers, subject matter experts, community advocates, and partners. Every subcommittee consists of 12 subcommittee members. Subcommittee members are not required to be THW Commission members. ​

THW Monthly Meeting Materials and Connection Information

THW Commission Group Agreements​

Notice to the Public: Please submit all public comments for the THW Commission meetings to THW.program@odhsoha.oregon.gov. Please indicate the date of the meeting that you are submitting comments. If you require translation services, please contact the THW Program at least 5 days in advance.​





​

The SI subcommittee is responsible for integrating the THW workforce into the health care system by analyzing opportunities and barriers to employment and creating a strategic plan to improve health equity to underserved populations. Strategies may include outreach, training, and education of CCOs and other Community-Based Organizations, monitoring and reporting on employment standards such as wages, benefits, and scope of work.

Connection information:

  1. Meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 9:00am - 12:00pm (noon) PST
  2. Joint meeting with PMS on Oct 5th: 
    1. Join ZoomGov Meeting
      https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1616048484?pwd=UJxBRW68IyL9zecmJ60q44pEtLIRP2.1 
    2. Meeting ID: 161 604 8484 Passcode: 391738
  3. Regular Monthly meeting on Nov 17: 
    1. Join ZoomGov Meeting https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1610343016?pwd=zMzne3r49ZSavVrajEvQbHjaBbHIoV.1  
    2. Meeting ID: 161 034 3016 Passcode: 099077


The PM subcommittee is responsible for researching and looking into different forms of viable payment models for THWs. in accordance with Chapter 410 rules.

Connection information:

  1. Meets the first Monday of every month from 9:00am - 12:00pm (noon) PST​
  2. Joint meeting with SI on Oct 5th: 
    1. Join ZoomGov Meeting
      https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1616048484?pwd=UJxBRW68IyL9zecmJ60q44pEtLIRP2.1 
    2. Meeting ID: 161 604 8484
      Passcode: 391738
  3. Regular monthly meeting on Nov. 2nd
    1. Join ZoomGov Meeting
      https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1601939114?pwd=a9vOb7ylRy1D61b7ue6QSr5d7RtzMt.1 
    2. Meeting ID: 160 193 9114
      Passcode: 689649
​

The TEMPS subcommittee develops the metrics, standards & guidance needed to review and approve THW training program applications from organizations interested in offering approved THW foundational training programs and continuing education requirements for all traditional health workers who wish to qualify for (re)-certification by the Oregon Health Authority.