676.010 [Amended by 1967 c.470 §64; repealed by 1973 c.31 §5]repealed
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Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 676 — Health Professions Generally
179 sections676.020 [Amended by 1953 c.203 §1; 1957 c.212 §1; repealed by 1973 c.31 §5]repealed
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676.030 [Amended by 1957 c.212 §2; 1967 c.470 §65; repealed by 1973 c.31 §5]repealed
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676.035 [1967 c.184 §1; 1971 c.15 §1; repealed by 1973 c.31 §5]repealed
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676.040 [Amended by 1957 c.212 §3; repealed by 1973 c.31 §5]repealed
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676.050 [Amended by 1953 c.203 §2; 1957 c.212 §4; repealed by 1973 c.31 §5]repealed
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676.060 [Repealed by 1973 c.31 §5]repealed
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676.070 [Repealed by 1973 c.31 §5]repealed
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676.080 [Repealed by 1973 c.31 §5]repealed
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676.090 [Repealed by 1973 c.31 §5]repealed
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676.100 [Repealed by 2009 c.142 §6]repealed
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676.108 Definition of “health professional regulatory board.”
For purposes of ORS 676.110, 676.115, 676.120 and 676.130, “health professional regulatory board” means a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160, the Long Term Care Administrators Board, the Board of Licensed Dietitians and the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board.
676.110 Use of title “doctor”; requirements for material used in connection with health care profession
An individual practicing a health care profession may not use the title “doctor” in connection with the profession, unless the individual: Has earned a doctoral degree in the individual’s field of practice; and Is licensed by a health professional regulatory board to practice the particular health care profession in which the individual’s doctoral degree w…
676.115 Use of title “nurse.”
An individual may not use the title “nurse” unless the individual: Has earned a nursing degree or a nursing certificate from a nursing education program that is: Approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing; or Accredited or approved by another state or United States territory as described under ORS 678.040 and approved by the board; and Is licensed by …
676.120 Use of deceased licensee’s name
Notwithstanding ORS 676.110 or 676.115, upon the death of any person duly licensed by a health professional regulatory board, the executors of the estate or the heirs, assigns, associates or partners may retain the use of the decedent’s name, where it appears other than as a part of an assumed name, for no more than one year after the death of such person or…
676.130 Enforcement of ORS 676.110, 676.115 and 676.120
Each health professional regulatory board shall notify the appropriate district attorney of any violation of ORS 676.110, 676.115 and 676.120 that may be brought to the attention of the board. The district attorney of the county in which a violation of ORS 676.110, 676.115 or 676.120 takes place shall prosecute the violation upon being informed of the violat…
676.140 [Repealed by 1967 c.470 §68]repealed
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676.150 Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions; investigation; confidentiality; immunity from liability
As used in this section: “Board” means the: State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; State Board of Licensed Social Workers; Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists; Oregon Board of Dentistry; Board of Licensed Dietitians; State Board of Massage Therapists; O…
676.160 Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180
As used in ORS 676.165 to 676.180, “health professional regulatory board” means the: State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; State Board of Licensed Social Workers; Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists; Oregon Board of Dentistry; State Board of Massage Thera…
676.165 Complaint investigation
When a health professional regulatory board receives a complaint by any person against a licensee, applicant or other person alleged to be practicing in violation of law, the board shall assign one or more persons to act as investigator of the complaint. The investigator shall collect evidence and interview witnesses and shall make a report to the board. Th…
676.170 Immunity of information providers
A person who reports or supplies information in good faith to a health professional regulatory board or to a committee reporting to a health professional regulatory board shall be immune from an action for civil damages as a result thereof.
676.175 Complaints and investigations confidential; exceptions; fees
A health professional regulatory board shall keep confidential and not disclose to the public any information obtained by the board as part of an investigation of a licensee or applicant, including complaints concerning licensee or applicant conduct and information permitting the identification of complainants, licensees or applicants. However, the board may…
676.177 Disclosure of confidential information to another public entity; criteria; exception
For purposes of this section, “public entity” means: A board or agency of this state, or a board or agency of another state with regulatory or enforcement functions similar to the functions of a health professional regulatory board of this state; A district attorney; The Department of Justice; A state or local public body of this state that licenses, fra…
676.180 Notice prior to disclosure
If a health professional regulatory board intends to disclose a record pursuant to ORS 676.175 (2), the board shall provide the licensee or applicant seven days’ prior written notice by first class mail. The notice shall describe the record that the board intends to disclose in sufficient detail to permit the licensee or applicant to know the contents of the…
676.185 Definitions for ORS 676.185 to 676.200
As used in ORS 676.185 to 676.200: “Health professional licensing board” means: A health professional regulatory board as defined in ORS 676.160; or The Health Licensing Office for a board, council or program listed in ORS 676.565. “Licensee” means a health professional licensed or certified by or registered with a health professional licensing board. “…
676.190 Establishment of program; reports of noncompliance; self-referrals; audit; fees; rules
The health professional licensing boards may establish or contract to establish an impaired health professional program to assist licensees who are unable to practice with professional skill and safety by reason of habitual or excessive use or abuse of drugs, alcohol or other substances that impair ability or by reason of a mental health disorder. A program…
676.192 Removal of certain information from licensee records
A health professional licensing board may establish by rule a process through which a licensee enrolled in the impaired health professional program established under ORS 676.190 who has successfully completed the program may petition the licensee’s health professional licensing board to remove from any records held by the health professional licensing board …
676.193 Monitoring agreement requirements; exemption
A monitoring agreement required under ORS 676.190 must require that the licensee who is party to the monitoring agreement: Subject to subsection (3) of this section, consent to disclosure and exchange of information between the impaired health professional program established under ORS 676.190, the licensee’s health professional licensing board, employer, e…
676.194 Impaired Health Professional Program Work Group
The Impaired Health Professional Program Work Group is established. The work group consists of the designees of any health professional licensing boards that elect to establish or contract for an impaired health professional program as described in ORS 676.190. The work group shall facilitate the establishment and continuation of the impaired health profes…
676.195 [2009 c.697 §1c; 2009 c.828 §74; repealed by 2012 c.2 §3]repealed
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676.200 Board participation in program; rules
A health professional licensing board that is authorized by law to take disciplinary action against licensees may adopt rules opting to participate in the impaired health professional program established under ORS 676.190 and may contract with or designate one or more programs to deliver therapeutic services to its licensees. A health professional licensing…
676.205 Continuing jurisdiction of boards; effect of expiration, lapse, surrender, suspension or revocation of license
As used in this section: “Health professional regulatory board” means the agencies listed in ORS 676.160 and the Health Licensing Office created in ORS 676.560. “License” means a license, registration, certification or other authorization to engage in a profession. A health professional regulatory board continues to have jurisdiction for licensing, regula…
676.210 Practice of health care profession after suspension or revocation of license prohibited
No person whose license has been revoked or suspended by any board authorized by the statutes of the State of Oregon to issue licenses to practice a health care profession shall continue the practice of this profession after the order or decision of the board suspending or revoking the license of the person has been made. The license shall remain suspended o…
676.220 Enjoining health care professional from practicing after suspension or revocation of license
If at any time the board suspending or revoking the license of any licensee of a health care profession determines that the licensee is continuing to practice the health care profession notwithstanding, the board shall in its own name bring an action to enjoin the licensee. If the court finds that the licensee has been or is continuing the practice of the h…
676.230 Injunction as cumulative remedy
The remedy herein provided is cumulative and shall be without prejudice to any other civil or criminal remedy. HEALTH CARE FACILITY REPORTING OF BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL OR PRESENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
676.260 Health care facility notification of blood alcohol level or presence of cannabis or controlled substance in blood; content of notice
A health care facility that provides medical care immediately after a motor vehicle accident to a person reasonably believed to be the operator of a motor vehicle involved in the accident shall notify any law enforcement officer who is at the health care facility and is acting in an official capacity in relation to the motor vehicle accident if the health ca…
676.280 Immunity of person providing notice to law enforcement of blood test results
No action or administrative proceeding shall be brought against anyone participating in good faith in providing notice pursuant to ORS 676.260 and any person participating in providing notice shall have immunity from any liability, civil or criminal, and from any professional disciplinary action, that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to th…
676.300 Authority of health care provider to notify law enforcement agency that patient who is under influence of intoxicants is about to drive vehicle; immunity
If a health care provider who is providing emergency medical care in a health care facility to a person has reason to believe that the person is under the influence of intoxicants and is about to drive a motor vehicle on a highway as defined in ORS 801.305 or a premises open to the public as defined in ORS 801.400 and is a clear and present danger to society…
676.303 Purposes of health professional regulatory boards; authority of boards to require fingerprints
As used in this section: “Health professional regulatory board” means the agencies listed in ORS 676.160 and the Health Licensing Office created in ORS 676.560. “Impairment” means an inability to practice with reasonable competence and safety due to the habitual or excessive use of drugs or alcohol, other chemical dependency or a mental health condition. …
676.306 Executive directors; reports; rules
As used in this section, “health professional regulatory board” means a health professional regulatory board described in ORS 676.160 other than the Oregon Health Authority with regard to the licensure of emergency medical services providers. Subject to applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law and the approval of the Governor, notwithstand…
676.308 Authorization for military spouse or domestic partner to practice health profession; rules
As used in this section: “Authorization” means a license, registration, certificate or other authorization to engage in a profession. “Board” means a health professional regulatory board, as defined in ORS 676.160, or a board, council or program listed in ORS 676.565. “Military spouse or domestic partner” means a spouse or domestic partner of an active me…
676.310 Fees for laboratory testing; itemized billing; failure to comply considered unprofessional conduct
Any person authorized by law to order laboratory testing may charge a reasonable fee for all laboratory and other specialized testing performed by the practitioner or by a person in the practitioner’s employ. In addition, the practitioner is entitled to charge a reasonable fee for collecting and preparing specimens to be sent to independent persons or labora…
676.313 Prohibition on malpractice insurer taking adverse action against health care provider for specified reasons
An insurer that provides malpractice insurance for a health care provider for care provided in this state may not take any adverse action, including but not limited to sanctions, fines, penalties, rate increases or denial or revocation of coverage, against a health care provider authorized to provide care in this state if the adverse action is: Based solely…
676.330 Approved osteopathic residency training and certification included as medical specialty certification
Any health care entity, hospital, hospital medical staff, health care service contractor, independent practice association, health insurance company or any other entity that requires physicians to be certified or eligible for certification in a medical specialty shall include residency training and certification approved by the American Osteopathic Associati…
676.340 Limitations on liability of health practitioners providing health care services without compensation; requirements; exceptions; attorney fees; applicability
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a health practitioner described in subsection (7) of this section who has registered under ORS 676.345 and who provides health care services without compensation is not liable for any injury, death or other loss arising out of the provision of those services, unless the injury, death or other loss results from the …
676.345 Registration program for health care professionals claiming liability limitation; program requirements
A health practitioner described in ORS 676.340 (7) may claim the liability limitation provided by ORS 676.340 only if the health practitioner has registered with a health professional regulatory board in the manner provided by this section. Registration under this section must be made: By a physician, physician associate or acupuncturist, with the Oregon Me…
676.347 Volunteer practice by out-of-state health care practitioner; requirements; limitations; liability; rules
As used in this section: “Health care practitioner” means a person authorized in another state or United States territory to practice as a physician, physician associate, nurse, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, dentist, dental hygienist, dental therapist, pharmacist, optometrist or naturopathic physician. “Health professional regulatory board…
676.350 Authority of health professional regulatory boards to adopt rules permitting expedited partner therapy
As used in this section: “Expedited partner therapy” means the practice of prescribing or dispensing antibiotic drugs for the treatment of a sexually transmitted infection to the partner of a patient without first examining the partner of the patient. “Partner of a patient” means a person whom a patient diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection ident…
676.360 Pelvic examinations
A person may not knowingly perform a pelvic examination on a woman who is anesthetized or unconscious in a hospital or medical clinic unless: The woman or a person authorized to make health care decisions for the woman has given specific informed consent to the examination; The examination is necessary for diagnostic or treatment purposes; or A court orde…
676.380 Community-based perinatal services access program; eligibility
As used in this section: “Doula” has the meaning given that term in ORS 414.025. “Lactation counselor” and “lactation educator” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 676.665. “Community-based services during the perinatal period” includes, but is not limited to, services provided by a doula, lactation counselor or lactation educator to a pregnant or …
676.383 Community-Based Perinatal Services Access Fund
The Community-Based Perinatal Services Access Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Community-Based Perinatal Services Access Fund shall be credited to the fund. The fund consists of moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly and gifts, grants or other moneys contribute…
676.386 Requirement that doula, lactation counselor or lactation educator provide culturally specific services
As used in this section: “Doula” has the meaning given that term in ORS 414.025. “Lactation counselor” and “lactation educator” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 676.665. To the extent practicable, a doula, lactation counselor or lactation educator shall strive to provide services that are culturally specific, as defined in ORS 413.256, to a clie…
676.400 Racial and ethnic composition of regulated health professions; findings; duties of health professional regulatory boards
It is the intention of the Legislative Assembly to achieve the goal of universal access to adequate levels of high quality health care at an affordable cost for all Oregonians, regardless of ethnic or cultural background. The Legislative Assembly finds that: Access to health care is of value when it leads to treatment that substantially improves health out…
676.405 Release of personal information
As used in this section, “health professional regulatory board” means the agencies listed in ORS 676.160 and the Health Licensing Office created in ORS 676.560. Notwithstanding ORS 192.311 to 192.478, a health professional regulatory board may, at its discretion, release or withhold the personal electronic mail address, home address and personal telephone n…
676.410 Information required for renewal of certain licenses; confidentiality; data collection; fees; rules
As used in this section, “health care workforce regulatory board” means the: State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; State Board of Licensed Social Workers; Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists; Oregon Board of Dentistry; Board of Licensed Dietitians; State…
676.440 Duty of health professional regulatory boards to encourage multidisciplinary pain management services
Health professional regulatory boards shall encourage the development of state-of-the-art multidisciplinary pain management services and the availability of these services to the public. As used in subsection (1) of this section, “health professional regulatory boards” means the: Oregon Medical Board; Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine; Oregon Board o…
676.443 Guidelines, recommendations for prescription of opiates
As soon as practicable after the establishment of guidelines or recommendations as described in this section, the Oregon Medical Board, the Oregon State Board of Nursing, the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine and the Oregon Board of Dentistry shall provide notice to the practitioners regulated by each board who are authorized under the laws of this state…
676.450 Health Care Provider Incentive Fund
The Health Care Provider Incentive Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Health Care Provider Incentive Fund shall be credited to the fund. The fund consists of moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly and gifts, grants or other moneys contributed to the fund by any s…
676.454 Health care provider incentive program; rules
There is created in the Oregon Health Authority a health care provider incentive program for the purpose of assisting qualified health care providers who commit to serving medical assistance and Medicare enrollees in rural or medically underserved areas of this state. The authority shall prescribe by rule: Participant eligibility criteria, including the typ…
676.459 Health care workforce needs; report to Legislative Assembly
The Oregon Health Policy Board, in consultation with the Oregon Health and Science University and the Office of Rural Health, shall conduct an assessment of the health care workforce needs in this state, including but not limited to the health care workforce needed to address: The continuing expansion in commercial and publicly funded health care coverage; …
676.460 [2015 c.829 §2; 2017 c.718 §5; renumbered 676.454 in 2017]renumbered
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676.463 Financial incentive program participation data; reporting
As used in this section, “financial incentive programs” includes but is not limited to the: Rural health care provider tax credit available under ORS 315.613; Scholars for a Healthy Oregon Initiative created by ORS 348.303; and Incentives provided by the health care provider incentive program created by ORS 676.454. In order to evaluate the effectiveness…
676.467 Allocation of moneys; administration by Oregon Health and Science University
On the basis of the assessment and the evaluation conducted under ORS 676.459 and 676.463, the Oregon Health Policy Board shall determine the best allocation of moneys in the Health Care Provider Incentive Fund established under ORS 676.450 toward providing: Incentives through the health care provider incentive program created by ORS 676.454. Loans or gran…
676.473 Oregon Health Authority grants for recruitment, retention of nurse educators
The Oregon Health Authority shall provide grants to the Oregon Center for Nursing to work with Oregon’s public nursing education programs, including the nursing programs at the Oregon Health and Science University and Oregon’s community colleges, to develop programs to recruit and retain nurse educators at public institutions of higher education.
676.476 Oregon Health Authority reimbursements for clinical education
The Oregon Health Authority shall provide reimbursements to support clinical education at hospitals and health care facilities.
676.479 Oregon Health Authority reimbursements for on-the-job training of health care professionals
The Oregon Health Authority shall provide reimbursements to employers participating in a labor-management training trust to expand on-the-job training, apprenticeship opportunities and other programs that support the development of health care professionals, including medical technicians, certified nursing assistants and phlebotomists.
676.500 Behavioral health care provider incentives program; eligibility; use of funds; reporting requirement
As used in this section, “behavioral health care” means services and supports for individuals who have mental health disorders or substance use disorders. The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a program to award grants to eligible entities. The grants awarded under this section must be used to foster the recruitment and retention of behavioral health …
676.550 [2011 c.560 §1; repealed by 2015 c.829 §9 and 2017 c.718 §15]repealed
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676.551 Needlestick injury; blood draw of patient; test results; rules
As used in this section: “Health care practitioner” means a person who provides medical care in an emergency setting and who is: An emergency medical services provider licensed under ORS chapter 682; A physician licensed under ORS chapter 677; or A nurse licensed under ORS 678.010 to 678.415. “Needlestick injury” means a wound caused by a needle punctur…
676.552 [2011 c.560 §2; repealed by 2015 c.829 §9 and 2017 c.718 §15]repealed
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676.553 Prohibitions relating to provision of substance abuse, problem gambling or mental health services and support
As used in this section: “Advertisement” means a public notice, announcement or communication in any form or by means of any media that describes a mental health or substance abuse treatment service or facility for the purpose of promoting, soliciting the purchase of or selling substance abuse, problem gambling or mental health services and support that a p…
676.554 [2011 c.560 §6; repealed by 2015 c.829 §9 and 2017 c.718 §15]repealed
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676.555 Management services organizations; prohibitions; exemptions; contracts; violations
As used in this section: “Affiliate” means a person that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with another person. “Management services” means services for or on behalf of a professional medical entity that include: Payroll; Human resources; Employment screening; Employee relations; or Any other administrative or business services tha…
676.556 [2011 c.560 §3; repealed by 2015 c.829 §9 and 2017 c.718 §15]repealed
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676.560 Purpose of Health Licensing Office
To provide for the more effective coordination of administrative and regulatory functions of certain health boards, councils and programs involved in protecting the public through the licensing and regulation of health-related professions and occupations practiced in this state under a uniform mission and uniform goals, the Health Licensing Office is created…
676.562 Definitions for ORS 676.560 to 676.625
As used in ORS 676.560 to 676.625: “Active authorization” means an authorization that is current and not suspended. “Authorization” means a certificate, license, permit or registration issued by the Health Licensing Office that allows a person to practice: One of the occupations or professions or maintain a facility subject to the authority of the boards,…
676.565 Oversight and centralized service by office
Pursuant to ORS 676.568, the Health Licensing Office shall provide administrative and regulatory oversight and centralized service for the following boards, councils and programs: Board of Athletic Trainers, as provided in ORS 688.701 to 688.734; Board of Cosmetology, as provided in ORS 690.005 to 690.225; State Board of Denture Technology, as provided in…
676.568 Office responsibilities; enumeration of powers not exclusive; rules
The Health Licensing Office is responsible for the administration and regulatory oversight of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565. The responsibilities of the office include, but are not limited to: Budgeting; Record keeping; Staffing; Contracting; Consumer protection and investigating complaints; Establishing and collecting fees; …
676.572 Issuance of authorizations; renewal; activation
Except as provided in subsection (2) or (7) of this section, an authorization issued by the Health Licensing Office becomes not current on the last day of the month, one year from the date of issuance. A certificate issued under ORS 690.005 to 690.225 becomes not current on the last day of the month, two years from the date of issuance. In order to renew a…
676.575 [Formerly 676.605; renumbered 676.560 in 2017]renumbered
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676.576 Fees
The Health Licensing Office shall establish by rule and collect fees for: Application for authorization; Original authorization; Renewal of authorization; Examinations and reexaminations; Authorizations related to demonstration permits; Temporary or provisional authorization; Replacement authorization; Late renewal of authorization; Reciprocity; Au…
676.579 Director; appointment and qualifications; responsibilities; duties
The Health Licensing Office is under the supervision and control of a director, who is responsible for the performance of the duties, functions and powers and for the organization of the office. The Director of the Oregon Health Authority shall establish the qualifications for and appoint the Director of the Health Licensing Office, who holds office at the …
676.580 [2013 c.314 §2; 2015 c.632 §5; 2017 c.155 §12b; renumbered 676.562 in 2017]renumbered
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676.583 [Formerly 676.606; 2015 c.56 §3; 2015 c.674 §8; 2015 c.722 §10; 2017 c.155 §8; 2017 c.499 §10; renumbered 676.565 in 2017]renumbered
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676.585 Duty of director to keep records and prepare reports; peer review of office activities; rules
In addition to any other duties imposed by law or otherwise required of state agencies, the Director of the Health Licensing Office shall keep all records of the Health Licensing Office and discharge all duties prescribed by the office. The director shall prepare periodic reports regarding the licensing, monitoring and investigative activities of the office…
676.586 [Formerly 676.607; 2017 c.155 §12c; 2017 c.499 §11; renumbered 676.568 in 2017]renumbered
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676.589 [2013 c.314 §3; renumbered 676.572 in 2017]renumbered
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676.590 Disclosure of investigatory information, records
Information obtained by the Health Licensing Office as part of an investigation conducted under the following laws and any reports issued by an investigator are exempt from public disclosure: ORS 676.630 to 676.660, 676.665 to 676.689, 676.695 to 676.725, 676.730 to 676.748, 676.750 to 676.789, 679.700 to 679.720, 681.700 to 681.730, 681.740 to 681.758, 690…
676.592 [2013 c.314 §4; renumbered 676.576 in 2017]renumbered
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676.595 Disclosure of certain investigatory information; further disclosure; required disclosures; fees
As used in this section, “board” means the: Sexual Offense Treatment Board established under ORS 675.395. Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board created under ORS 676.806. Long Term Care Administrators Board established under ORS 678.800. State Board of Denture Technology established under ORS 680.556. State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery established under…
676.599 Disclosure of information to other public entity
Notwithstanding ORS 676.595, the Health Licensing Office, upon a determination by the office that it possesses information that reasonably relates to the regulatory or enforcement function of another public entity, may disclose information to the other public entity. A public entity that receives information pursuant to subsection (1) of this section must a…
676.600 [1999 c.885 §1; repealed by 2005 c.648 §121]repealed
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676.605 [1999 c.885 §2; 2001 c.54 §1; 2005 c.648 §1; 2013 c.314 §7; 2013 c.568 §1; renumbered 676.575 in 2013]renumbered
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676.606 [2003 c.547 §6; 2005 c.648 §2; 2007 c.841 §13; 2009 c.701 §8; 2009 c.768 §27; 2011 c.346 §24; 2011 c.630 §14; 2011 c.715 §20; 2013 c.314 §8; 2013 c.568 §23; renumbered 676.583 in 2013]renumbered
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676.607 [1999 c.885 §3; 2005 c.648 §3; 2009 c.701 §9; 2013 c.314 §9; 2013 c.568 §24; 2013 c.657 §8; renumbered 676.586 in 2013]renumbered
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676.608 Investigative authority; conduct of investigation
As used in this section, “public entity” has the meaning given that term in ORS 676.177. The Health Licensing Office shall carry out the investigatory duties necessary to enforce the provisions of ORS 676.560 to 676.625 and 676.992. Subject to subsection (12) of this section, the office, upon its own motion, may initiate and conduct investigations of matte…
676.609 [2009 c.701 §2; 2013 c.568 §26; 2017 c.101 §5; renumbered 676.590 in 2017]renumbered
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676.610 [1999 c.885 §6; 2001 c.324 §1; 2005 c.648 §5; 2007 c.841 §14; 2009 c.701 §11; 2009 c.768 §28; 2011 c.346 §25; 2011 c.630 §15; 2013 c.314 §11; 2013 c.568 §2; 2013 c.771 §12; 2015 c.674 §12; 2017 c.155 §9; 2017 c.499 §13; renumbered 676.579 in 2017]renumbered
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676.611 [2009 c.756 §5c; 2013 c.568 §4; renumbered 676.585 in 2017]renumbered
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676.612 Disciplinary authority; authority of office to require fingerprints
Subject to ORS 676.616 and 687.445, and in the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and as specified in ORS 675.385, 676.660, 676.685, 676.745, 676.777, 676.825, 678.780, 679.720, 680.535, 681.733, 681.755, 687.445, 688.734, 688.836, 690.167, 690.407, 691.477, 694.147 and 700.111, the Health Licensing Office may refuse to issue or renew, …
676.613 Injunctions
In addition to all other remedies, when it appears to the Health Licensing Office that a person is engaged in, has engaged in or is about to engage in any act, practice or transaction that violates any provision of ORS 675.365 to 675.410, 676.630 to 676.660, 676.665 to 676.689, 676.695 to 676.725, 676.730 to 676.748, 676.750 to 676.789, 676.810, 676.815, 678…
676.615 Rulemaking authority
In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the Director of the Health Licensing Office may adopt rules necessary for the administration of the laws that the Health Licensing Office is charged with administering. In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the director may adopt rules necessary for the administration of ORS…
676.616 Final order authority for contested cases related to practice of direct entry midwifery
The Health Licensing Office shall delegate the authority to enter a final order for all contested cases related to the practice of direct entry midwifery, as defined in ORS 687.405, to the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery. Notwithstanding ORS 183.411, the delegation of authority does not need to be made in writing before the issuance of an order.
676.617 [2005 c.648 §10; 2009 c.701 §14; 2011 c.346 §28; repealed by 2013 c.314 §65]repealed
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676.618 Inspection of facilities
Upon its own motion or upon any complaint, the Health Licensing Office may conduct an inspection to determine whether a facility or a part of the facility that is the subject of the inspection complies with the authorization, safety, infection control and sterilization requirements imposed by statute or rule of the office or the boards and councils administe…
676.620 [1999 c.885 §13; 2001 c.104 §259; 2005 c.648 §12; 2009 c.701 §15; repealed by 2013 c.568 §139]repealed
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676.622 Exemption from certain requirements for original signatures
A transaction conducted through a state or local system or network that provides electronic access to the Health Licensing Office information and services is exempt from any requirement under ORS 675.365 to 675.410, 676.560 to 676.625, 676.630 to 676.660, 676.665 to 676.689, 676.695 to 676.725, 676.730 to 676.748, 676.750 to 676.789, 676.810, 676.815, 676.99…
676.625 Health Licensing Office Account; fees; record keeping; disposition of receipts
The Health Licensing Office shall establish by rule and shall collect fees and charges to carry out the office’s responsibilities under ORS 676.560 to 676.625, 676.850 and 676.992 and any responsibility imposed on the office pertaining to the boards, councils and programs administered and regulated by the office pursuant to ORS 676.565. The Health Licensing…
676.630 Definitions for ORS 676.630 to 676.660
As used in ORS 676.630 to 676.660: “Advanced nonablative esthetics procedure” means a procedure that uses a laser, intense pulsed light or other device for nonablative procedures performed on the skin or hair, including, but not limited to, procedures performed in conjunction with one of the following modalities: Skin rejuvenation; Photo rejuvenation; Bo…
676.635 Prohibition on unauthorized practice of advanced nonablative esthetics procedures or unauthorized use of title
A person may not practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures or use a title, word or abbreviation, including the designation certified advanced esthetician, that indicates that the person is authorized to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures unless the person is certified by the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians under ORS 676.640.…
676.640 Certification for practice of advanced nonablative esthetics procedures; rules
Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the Health Licensing Office shall issue a certificate to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures to an applicant who: Is at least 18 years of age; Is an esthetician in good standing with the Board of Cosmetology; Successfully completes: Subject to subsection (2) of this section, an advanced…
676.645 Renewal of certificate; rules
A certificate issued under ORS 676.640 (1) or (3) must be renewed annually. To renew a certificate under this section, a certified advanced esthetician must submit to the Health Licensing Office: A renewal application; Proof that the certified advanced esthetician has completed any continuing education requirements established by the Board of Certified Adv…
676.647 Prohibition on use of unregistered device; rules
A person may not use a device that is not registered with the United States Food and Drug Administration to perform advanced nonablative esthetics procedures. The Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians may adopt rules to carry out this section.
676.650 Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians
There is established the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians within the Health Licensing Office, consisting of: Nine members appointed by the Governor; and The section manager of the Radiation Protection Services Section of the Oregon Health Authority, or the section manager’s designee. Of the nine members appointed by the Governor: Five must be cer…
676.655 Board powers; rules
In addition to the powers granted to the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians by ORS 676.630 to 676.660, the board shall have the power to: Adopt rules and take actions necessary to carry out the duties of the board under ORS 676.630 to 676.660. Adopt rules establishing sanitation and safety requirements for advanced nonablative esthetics procedures. …
676.660 Health Licensing Office authority to discipline persons certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures
In the manner provided by ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, and after consultation with the Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline described in ORS 676.612 against any person certified under ORS 676.640 for a violation of the provisions of ORS 676.630 to 676.660 or of a rule adopted under ORS …
676.665 Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689
As used in ORS 676.665 to 676.689: “Lactation consultant” means a person licensed to practice lactation consultation. “Lactation consultation” means the clinical application of scientific principles and evidence to provide care related to lactation to childbearing families. Lactation consultation includes, but is not limited to: Client assessment through …
676.669 Lactation consultant license; rules
The Health Licensing Office may issue a lactation consultant license to an applicant who: Is at least 18 years old; Submits sufficient proof, as determined by the office, that the applicant: As approved by the office by rule, satisfies the requirements for certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant by the International Board of…
676.671 Regulation of practice of lactation counselors and lactation educators; use of titles; rules
The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to regulate the practice of lactation counselors and lactation educators. The rules must include at least rules to: Establish continuing education requirements for lactation counselors and lactation educators; Establish standards of practice for lactation counselors and lactation educators; Establish an author…
676.673 Continuing education; rules
A lactation consultant shall complete continuing education courses related to: Cultural competency, approved by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS 413.450; and Trauma-informed care, through programs approved by the Health Licensing Office by rule. The office shall adopt rules related to the continuing education described in subsection (1) of this secti…
676.677 Standards of practice and professional responsibility
A lactation consultant shall comply with the standards of practice and professional responsibility for lactation consultants that are adopted by rule by the Health Licensing Office under ORS 676.689.
676.681 Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exemptions
A person may not practice lactation consultation or assume or use any title, words or abbreviations, including but not limited to the title or designation “lactation consultant,” that indicate that the person is authorized to practice lactation consultation unless the person is licensed under ORS 676.669. Subsection (1) of this section does not prohibit: A…
676.685 Discipline
In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 against a person licensed under ORS 676.669 for any of the prohibited acts listed in ORS 676.681 and for any violation of a rule adopted under ORS 676.665 to 676.689.
676.689 Rules
The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to: Establish a process for issuing lactation consultant licenses; Establish licensure fees; Determine qualifications for applicants for initial licensure and licensure by reciprocity; Develop and maintain a publicly available record of lactation consultants; and Establish standards of practice and professio…
676.695 Definitions for ORS 676.695 to 676.725
As used in ORS 676.695 to 676.725: “Hospital” has the meaning given that term in ORS 442.015. “Personnel” means: A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, certified medical assistant, certified nursing assistant or direct caregiver who provides health care services or assistance with activities of daily living to clients, patients or residents for or …
676.698 Temporary staffing agency authorization; renewal
Subject to subsection (4) of this section, the Health Licensing Office shall issue a temporary staffing agency authorization to an applicant that submits to the office: An application that includes the names and addresses of the applicant’s officers and directors and any other person that has ownership, partnership or a similar interest in the applicant; F…
676.701 Publicly available list of authorized temporary staffing agencies
The Health Licensing Office shall publish and maintain on a publicly available website operated by or on behalf of the office a list of temporary staffing agencies authorized under ORS 676.698.
676.704 Prohibition on operation without authorization
A temporary staffing agency may not operate in this state without an authorization issued or renewed under ORS 676.698. Each separate physical location of a temporary staffing agency must obtain an authorization under ORS 676.698.
676.707 Temporary staffing agency duties regarding personnel, records; fees
A temporary staffing agency authorized under ORS 676.698, shall: Ensure all personnel the temporary staffing agency employs or for whom the temporary staffing agency procures temporary employment or that the temporary staffing agency refers or assigns to temporary employment, for the practice or performance of the services provided by the personnel: Meets …
676.710 Complaint process; Health Licensing Office authority to impose additional civil penalties
The Health Licensing Office shall establish a process to receive and investigate complaints regarding a temporary staffing agency authorized under ORS 676.698 or current or former personnel of a temporary staffing agency, including any current or former personnel employed by a temporary staffing agency or for whom a temporary staffing agency procured tempora…
676.713 Discipline
In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline against a temporary staffing agency authorized under ORS 676.698 for a violation of ORS 676.698, 676.704 or 676.707 or a rule adopted under ORS 676.695 to 676.725.
676.716 Temporary staffing agency maximum rates; required consultation; annual evaluation of maximum rates; rules
The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules to establish the maximum rates that, except as provided in ORS 676.719, a temporary staffing agency authorized under ORS 676.698 may charge to or receive from an entity that engages the temporary staffing agency. The authority shall establish more than one maximum rate under this section. The maximum rates establ…
676.719 Exception from maximum rates
A temporary staffing agency that is engaged by a hospital may charge to and receive from the hospital rates that exceed the maximum rates established under ORS 676.716 if the rates apply to 25 or fewer personnel in a single licensed care setting.
676.722 Waiver of maximum rates; emergency waiver of maximum rates; rules
The Oregon Health Authority shall establish a process through which a temporary staffing agency or an entity that engages a temporary staffing agency may apply to the authority for a waiver of the maximum rates described in ORS 676.716 in circumstances other than those described in subsection (2) of this section. The authority shall establish a period of tim…
676.725 Civil penalties
The Health Licensing Office may impose on a temporary staffing agency a civil penalty not to exceed $500 per day per violation of ORS 676.698, 676.704, 676.707, 676.710, 676.716, 676.719 or 676.722. The office shall consider as a separate violation each assignment of an individual personnel member in violation of ORS 676.707 (1). Moneys from civil penalties…
676.730 Definitions for ORS 676.730 to 676.748
As used in ORS 676.730 to 676.748: “Genetic counseling” means the practice of assisting patients in understanding and adapting to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic conditions, including: Obtaining and evaluating individual and family medical histories to determine risk for genetic and medical conditions and diseases of a patie…
676.733 Genetic counseling license; fees; rules
The Health Licensing Office may issue a license to practice genetic counseling to an applicant who: Is at least 18 years of age; Is certified by a national certification organization for genetic counselors approved by the office by rule; Pays a licensure fee; and Meets other requirements established by the office by rule. The office may adopt rules esta…
676.736 Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exemptions
A person may not practice genetic counseling or assume any title, words or abbreviations, including but not limited to the title or designation “licensed genetic counselor,” that indicate that the person is authorized to practice genetic counseling, unless the person is licensed under ORS 676.733. Subsection (1) of this section does not prohibit: A person …
676.739 Requirement to refer for diagnosis, certain treatment
If, in the course of practicing genetic counseling, a licensed genetic counselor becomes aware of an indication of a genetic or medical condition or disease that requires a diagnosis or treatment outside the scope of practice of genetic counseling, the licensed genetic counselor shall refer the patient to a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or other a…
676.742 Requirement to practice, provide services in culturally, linguistically appropriate manner
A licensed genetic counselor shall practice genetic counseling and provide the services described in ORS 676.730 in a manner that is culturally and linguistically appropriate for the patient or the patient’s family. The licensed genetic counselor may use as guidance under this section any standards established by a national certification organization for gen…
676.745 Discipline
In the manner described in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 against a person for any violation of ORS 676.736 and for any violation of a rule adopted under ORS 676.730 to 676.748.
676.748 Rules
The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules to establish: A process for issuing licenses to practice genetic counseling; A process for renewing licenses to practice genetic counseling; Fees for issuing and renewing licenses to practice genetic counseling; Qualifications for applicants for initial licensure and licensure renewal; and Guidelines by whic…
676.750 Definitions for ORS 676.750 to 676.789
As used in ORS 676.750 to 676.789: “Licensee” means an individual who holds a license issued under ORS 676.750 to 676.789. “Signed language interpretation services” means the interpretation of conversations and other communications by use of a visual signed language. “Sign language interpreter” means an individual who provides signed language interpretati…
676.753 Supervisory sign language interpreter license
The Health Licensing Office may issue a supervisory sign language interpreter license to an applicant who: Is at least 18 years of age; Demonstrates compliance with the code of professional conduct authored by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or its successor organization, and the National Association of the Deaf, or its successor organization, a…
676.756 Sign language interpreter license; renewal
The Health Licensing Office may issue a sign language interpreter license to an applicant who: Is at least 18 years of age; Demonstrates compliance with the code of professional conduct authored by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or its successor organization, and the National Association of the Deaf, or its successor organization, and approved …
676.759 Provisional sign language interpreter license; renewal
The Health Licensing Office may issue a provisional sign language interpreter license to an applicant who: Is at least 18 years of age; Demonstrates compliance with the code of professional conduct authored by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or its successor organization, and the National Association of the Deaf, or its successor organization, a…
676.760 Sign language interpreter-in-training license
The Health Licensing Office may issue a sign language interpreter-in-training license to an applicant who: Is at least 18 years of age; Demonstrates compliance with the code of professional conduct authored by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, or its successor organization, and the National Association of the Deaf, or its successor organization, a…
676.762 [2023 c.414 §5; repealed by 2025 c.238 §10]repealed
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676.765 [2023 c.414 §6; repealed by 2025 c.238 §10]repealed
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676.768 [2023 c.414 §7; repealed by 2025 c.238 §10]repealed
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676.771 Prohibition on unlicensed provision of signed language interpretation services, use of title; exceptions
Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection and ORS 676.772, a person who is not licensed under ORS 676.750 to 676.789 may not provide signed language interpretation services. A person who is not licensed under ORS 676.750 to 676.789 may provide signed language interpretation services: In circumstances in which a license issued under ORS 676.750…
676.772 Requirements to provide signed language interpretation services without license; rules
A person who is licensed or otherwise authorized to provide signed language interpretation services in another state may provide signed language interpretation services in this state without obtaining a license from the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters if: The person’s license or other authorization is issued by a state recognized by the board as a…
676.774 Protection, disclosure of information acquired while providing signed language interpretation services
A licensee who acquires any information protected by confidentiality, privilege or privacy laws while providing signed language interpretation services may not be required to disclose the information in an investigation, trial or other legal proceeding without the consent of the individuals for whom the signed language interpretation services were provided.
676.777 Discipline
In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, and at the direction of the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 for a violation of ORS 676.750 to 676.789 or rules adopted under ORS 676.750 to 676.789.
676.780 State Board of Sign Language Interpreters
There is established within the Health Licensing Office the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor as follows: Two members who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing and who represent an association in this state that promotes and protects the rights of persons who are deaf and hard of hearing; One m…
676.783 Board duties, powers; fees; rules
The State Board of Sign Language Interpreters: Shall advise the Health Licensing Office in the establishment of: A publicly available registry of licensees that includes at least the names and specific license of each licensee. A process to receive and address grievances regarding licensees and signed language interpretation services. Shall adopt rules t…
676.786 Health Licensing Office rules
The Health Licensing Office shall adopt rules with the advice of the State Board of Sign Language Interpreters to carry out the office’s duties under ORS 676.750 to 676.789.
676.789 Criminal penalties
Violation of any provision of ORS 676.750 to 676.789 is a Class C misdemeanor.
676.800 [2013 c.771 §3; 2013 c.771 §19; 2015 c.674 §2; renumbered 676.806 in 2015]renumbered
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676.802 Definitions for ORS 676.802 to 676.830
As used in ORS 676.802 to 676.830: “Applied behavior analysis” means the design, implementation and evaluation of environmental modifications, using behavioral stimuli and consequences, to produce significant improvement in human social behavior, including the use of direct observation, measurement and functional analysis of the relationship between environ…
676.805 [2013 c.771 §11; 2015 c.674 §15; renumbered 676.825 in 2015]renumbered
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676.806 Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board
There is created, within the Health Licensing Office, the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board consisting of nine members appointed by the Governor, including: Four members who are licensed by the board under ORS 676.810; One member who is a licensed psychiatrist, with experience or training in treating autism spectrum disorder; One member who is a licensed…
676.810 Board duties; licensure of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts; rules
The Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board shall establish by rule criteria and procedures for the licensing of: Behavior analysts; and Assistant behavior analysts. The criteria for the licensing of a behavior analyst: Must include the requirement that the applicant have successfully completed a state and nationwide criminal records check that requires finge…
676.815 Behavior analysis interventionists; rules
The Health Licensing Office, in consultation with the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board, shall establish by rule criteria for the registration of behavior analysis interventionists. The criteria must include, but are not limited to, the requirement that the applicant: Have a high school diploma, a modified diploma, a certificate for passing an approved hig…
676.820 Use of titles “licensed behavior analyst,” “licensed assistant behavior analyst,” “registered behavior analysis interventionist.”
An individual licensed under ORS 676.810 or registered under ORS 676.815 may practice applied behavior analysis. Only an individual who is licensed under ORS 676.810 or registered under ORS 676.815 may use the title “licensed behavior analyst,” “licensed assistant behavior analyst” or “registered behavior analysis interventionist.”
676.825 Disciplinary authority over persons licensed or registered
In the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and in consultation with the Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board, the Health Licensing Office may impose a form of discipline listed in ORS 676.612 against any person licensed or registered under ORS 676.810 or 676.815 for any of the prohibited acts listed in ORS 676.612 and for any violation of …
676.830 Health benefit plan credentialing for applied behavior analysis providers
A health benefit plan as defined in ORS 743B.005 may establish credentialing requirements for the provision of applied behavior analysis by licensed health care professionals, behavior analysts or assistant behavior analysts licensed under ORS 676.810 or by behavior analysis interventionists registered by the Health Licensing Office under ORS 676.815. CULTU…
676.850 Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education; documentation of participation; rules
As used in this section, “board” means the: State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; State Board of Chiropractic Examiners; State Board of Licensed Social Workers; Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists; Oregon Board of Dentistry; Board of Licensed Dietitians; State Board of Massage Therapists; Or…
676.855 Authority of public universities and community colleges to require cultural competency continuing education
Each public university listed in ORS 352.002 and each community college, as defined in ORS 341.005, may require persons authorized to practice a profession regulated by a board, as defined in ORS 676.850, who provide services to students at health care facilities located on a campus of the public university or community college to provide proof of completing…
676.860 Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for physical health care providers; completion reports and documentation; report to Legislative Assembly; rules
As used in this section: “Board” means: Occupational Therapy Licensing Board; Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine; Oregon Medical Board; Oregon State Board of Nursing; Oregon Board of Physical Therapy; and State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. “Licensee” means a person authorized to practice one of the following professions: Occupational therapis…
676.863 Oregon Health Authority list of continuing education opportunities
The Oregon Health Authority shall develop a list of continuing education opportunities related to suicide risk assessment, treatment and management and make the list available to each board, as defined in ORS 676.860 and 676.866. In developing the list, the authority shall: Consider suicide risk assessment, treatment and management training programs recomm…
676.866 Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for behavioral health care providers; completion reports and documentation; report to Legislative Assembly; rules
As used in this section: “Board” means: The Oregon Board of Psychology; The Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists; The State Board of Licensed Social Workers; The Teacher Standards and Practices Commission; and The Traditional Health Workers Commission. “Licensee” means: A clinical social worker, as defined in ORS 675.510; …
676.870 Definitions for ORS 676.870 to 676.890
As used in ORS 676.870 to 676.890: “Health care facility” means a hospital or an ambulatory surgical center, as those terms are defined in ORS 442.015. “Rural or medically underserved community” means a geographic area of this state that is 10 or more miles from the geographic center of a population center of 40,000 or more individuals. “Surgical technolo…
676.875 Requirements for practice of surgical technology in health care facilities; rules
A health care facility may not allow a person to practice surgical technology at the health care facility unless the person provides the health care facility with documentation showing that the person: Has completed an educational program for surgical technologists accredited by a national accreditation organization approved by the Oregon Health Authority b…
676.880 Exemption
ORS 676.875 does not apply to a health care facility that allows a licensed health care practitioner to perform the duties of a surgical technologist if the practitioner is acting within the scope of practice of the practitioner’s license.
676.885 Practice of surgical technology in health care facility in rural or medically underserved community
A health care facility in a rural or medically underserved community may allow a person to practice as a surgical technologist at the health care facility who does not meet the requirements of ORS 676.875 while the person is attending an educational program for surgical technologists accredited by a national accreditation organization approved by the Oregon …
676.890 Penalties; rules
The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules necessary to carry out ORS 676.870 to 676.890, including but not limited to penalties for violation of ORS 676.870 to 676.890 or rules adopted under ORS 676.870 to 676.890. PENALTIES
676.990 Criminal penalties
Violation of any of the provisions of ORS 676.110 to 676.130 is a Class C misdemeanor.
676.992 Civil penalties
Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, and in addition to any other penalty or remedy provided by law, the Health Licensing Office may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each violation of the following statutes and any rule adopted under the following statutes: ORS 688.701 to 688.734 (athletic training); ORS 690.005 to 690.225 (…