(1) An interpretation service company operating in this state:

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(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, may not arrange for a health care interpreter to provide interpretation services in health care settings if the health care interpreter is not listed on the health care interpreter registry described in ORS § 413.558.

(b) May arrange for a health care interpreter who is not listed on the health care interpreter registry to provide interpretation services in health care settings only if:

(A) A health care provider represents to the interpretation service company that the health care provider:

(i) Has taken appropriate steps necessary to arrange for a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry in the manner prescribed by rule under ORS § 413.559; and

(ii) Was unable to arrange for a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry; and

(B) The interpretation service company does not employ a health care interpreter listed on the health care interpreter registry who is available to provide interpretation services to the health care provider.

(c) May not represent to a health care provider that a contracted or employed health care interpreter referred by the company is a certified health care interpreter unless the interpreter has met the requirements for certification under ORS § 413.558 and has been issued a valid certification by the authority.

(d) May not require or suggest to a health care interpreter that the health care interpreter procure the health care interpreter’s own personal protective equipment as a condition of receiving a referral.

(2) An interpretation service company shall maintain records of each encounter in which the company refers to a health care provider worked with a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry or a health care interpreter who is not on the registry. The records must include:

(a) The name of the health care interpreter; and

(b) The health care interpreter’s registry number, if applicable. [2021 c.453 § 4]

413.563 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS Chapter 413 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

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