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687.010[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.011Definitions 687.020[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.021Practice of massage without license prohibited; operation of massage facility without permit prohibited; injunction against violation 687.030[Amended by 1953 c.438 §2; repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.031Application of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 687.040[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.041Applications for licenses 687.050[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.051Qualifications of applicants; continuing education; license renewal; inactive status; rules 687.054License by indorsement or reciprocity; rules 687.055[1977 c.507 §5; 1985 c.82 §6; repealed by 1989 c.841 §14] 687.056Temporary practice permit 687.057[1977 c.507 §18; 1985 c.82 §7; 1989 c.841 §5; 1997 c.626 §7; 1999 c.326 §1; 1999 c.537 §10; renumbered 687.054 in 2025] 687.059Massage facilities; fees; rules 687.060[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.061Expiration and renewal of license and permit; rules; fees; sanctions for practicing without valid license or operating without valid permit; penalty 687.070[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.071Fees; rules; examinations; disposition and use of moneys 687.075[1997 c.626 §1; 1999 c.537 §13; repealed by 2005 c.730 §77] 687.080[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.081Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of, or refusal to renew, license or permit; probation; penalties; complaint investigation 687.086License and permit denial procedure; review of rules and board orders 687.087[1989 c.841 §§9,12; 1991 c.734 §74; renumbered 687.895 in 1991] 687.090[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.091[1955 c.492 §10; repealed by 1971 c.734 §21] 687.095Duty to report prohibited conduct 687.100[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.101[1955 c.492 §11; repealed by 1971 c.734 §21] 687.110[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.111[1955 c.492 §8; 1977 c.507 §12; 1979 c.89 §8; 1981 c.398 §1; 1985 c.82 §10; repealed by 1989 c.841 §14] 687.115State Board of Massage Therapists; members; appointment; terms; meetings; compensation; administrator 687.120[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.121Rules 687.122Investigation of violations; power of board; subpoenas 687.123Inspection of massage facilities and other premises 687.125[1977 c.507 §17; 1997 c.626 §15; renumbered 687.890 in 1997] 687.130[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.135[1977 c.507 §4; repealed by 1989 c.841 §14] 687.140[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.150[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.160[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.170[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.180[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.190[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.200[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.210[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.220[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.230[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.240[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.250Enforcement; penalty 687.405“Direct entry midwifery” defined 687.410When use of title authorized 687.415Practice of direct entry midwifery without license prohibited; exceptions 687.420Standards for licensing; application; payment by medical assistance program for services provided by licensed midwife 687.425Renewal of license; effect of failure to renew 687.430Waiver of required written examination 687.435[1997 c.690 §4; 1999 c.885 §25; 1999 c.990 §3; 2003 c.547 §22; 2005 c.648 §36; 2009 c.701 §22; repealed by 2013 c.314 §65] 687.440[1993 c.362 §19; 1999 c.885 §24; repealed by 2005 c.648 §121] 687.445Discipline 687.450[1993 c.362 §10; 2001 c.53 §6; repealed by 2003 c.547 §118] 687.455[1993 c.362 §5; 2001 c.53 §3; 2003 c.547 §24; repealed by 2005 c.648 §121] 687.460Duty to report prohibited conduct 687.470State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery; establishment; appointment; confirmation; membership; compensation and expenses 687.475Officers; meetings; quorum; rules 687.480Rules; practice standards 687.482Peer review 687.485Authority of Health Licensing Office; rules 687.490Protection for person providing information to board or office 687.493Authority to purchase and administer certain legend drugs and devices 687.495Collection of data on birth and fetal death outcomes 687.890[Formerly 687.125; 1999 c.537 §20; 1999 c.1084 §17; renumbered 687.250 in 2001] 687.895Procedure for civil penalties 687.990[Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15] 687.991Criminal penalties

Chapter 687 — Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives

ORS 687.480 Rules; practice standards

(1)

The State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery shall adopt rules for the administration of ORS 687.405 to 687.495.

(2)

The board shall adopt practice standards that include:

(a)

Maintenance of records of care, including patient charts;

(b)

Participation in peer review;

(c)

Development of a written plan for emergency transport of patients;

(d)

Guidelines for equipment; and

(e)

Maintenance of patient disclosure forms, which must include information regarding whether the midwife has malpractice insurance.

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