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​Enroll in OVERS


If you are new to OVERS, submit the following items to get an OVERS account so you can use the system.

  1. OVERS Enrollment Form ​ (don’t forget to sign the form!)

  2. OVERS Facility Administrator Acknowledgment of Responsibilities Agreement

  3. Letter on letterhead from your supervisor granting you permission to access the records associated with your facility
     

  4. Two pieces of ID.​

    • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​One piece of ID must have the applicant's full name, photo, and address. (See the enrollment form for more information.)  



Submit the completed and signed enrollment and acknowledgment forms, letter from your supervisor, and two pieces of ID either by:


Email: CHS.OVERSaccess@oha.oregon.gov​

Fax: 971-673-1201


After you have submitted all of your documentation and your account is created, you will receive your welcome email from the Center for Health Statistics (CHS) which includes your username and information about the mandatory training. Your password will be provided AFTER your training is complete. 


To schedule your training session with the Vital Records Trainer, contact Partner Services. The training typically takes 45 minutes and is completed using MS Teams.


Please note, it may take several days to set up your OVERS account. Upon completing your training and receiving your password, you can start using OVERS.


If you ever find yourself needing help with OVERS, you can contact the OVERS Help Desk - Technical Support: 971-673-1190, press option 1, then option 4. 


The OVERS Help Desk is available to answer questions,


Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time


If you reach the voicemail, leave a detailed and clear message including your name, phone number, case ID, and issue that you are experiencing with OVERS, and we will return your call as soon as we can.

Roles and Responsibilities of Facility Administrators ​


The role of the Facility Administrator within the Oregon Vital Events Registration System (OVERS) is to support medical certifiers with the enrollment process and using OVERS. This may include resetting passwords and monitoring the status of death records that have been assigned to their facility.


Facility administrators do not sign death records and do not create new OVERS users. Administrators should never sign an OVERS Enrollment Form on behalf of a medical certifier.


Administrators will also:

  • Maintain confidentiality regarding access to OVERS, including following basic security protocols by not sharing username or passwords with others.

  • Assist medical certifiers in submitting the OVERS Enrollment Forms and supporting documents* to the Center for Health Statistics (CHS). 

  • Reset OVERS passwords as necessary.

  • Notify CHS when medical certifiers leave your facility or when their Communicate updates regarding OVERS with medical certifiers.


NOTE: Two pieces of ID are required for new users. One of these must have photo identification. When submitting the OVERS Enrollment Form for a medical certifier, email or fax their completed OVERS Enrollment Form and their two legible pieces of ID to CHS.

​Recommended Trainings and Resources for Medical 


Medical certifiers can sign up for an individual training session or complete online training resources. 


OVERS Resources for Medical Certifiers:



Training Videos:


Training that is a general overview of the OVERS program:


Individual or Group Trainings:


Medical certifiers can request a 30-minute training session with our Vital Records Trainer, contact Partner Services​

 

CHS offers additional resources for medical certifiers in the other sections of this web page. ​​​

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    CH​S is hosting open office hours in November through mid-December ​​to help medical certifiers to offer extra support for those learning to use OVERS. Facility administrators are also welcome to attend to ask questions on behalf of the certifiers they support.


    The OVERS office hours will be held twice a day on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time beginning Wednesday, November 12. The last day with office hours will be Thursday, December 11th.



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    These hours will be virtual through Microsoft Teams. To join an office hour when it is in session, simply click on the link for the appropriate time slot. There is no need to register in advance and you may drop in at any time during the office hour.


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    ​If you have any questions about the OVERS Office Hours or using Microsoft Teams, contact CHS.PartnerServices@oha.oregon.gov.