ORS 690.365 License to perform services and facility licenses; qualifications; inspection; posting requirement; temporary licenses

The Health Licensing Office shall issue a license to perform services in a field of practice to an applicant who:

Shows to the satisfaction of the office that the applicant:

Is at least 18 years of age;

Has a high school diploma or equivalent education; and

Has submitted evidence of completion of education and training prescribed and approved by the office;

Has passed an examination approved, administered or recognized by the office; and

Pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576.

The office may issue a temporary license to perform services in a field of practice as prescribed by office rule.

The office shall issue a license to operate a facility to a person who:

Files an application in the form and manner prescribed by the office;

Pays the applicable fees established under ORS 676.576; and

Complies with other requirements established by the office by rule.

The office shall conduct periodic inspections of facilities to determine compliance with safety, infection control and sterilization requirements.

A person holding a license to operate a facility must post the license in a conspicuous place at all times on the premises of the facility.

The office may issue a temporary license to operate a facility in accordance with rules adopted by the office.