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Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 337 - BOARD OF MEDICAL IMAGING › Division 30 - COMPLIANCE AND DISCIPLINE › Section 337-030-0005 - Inspections

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
In addition to those requirements set out in ORS
				688.595, licenses and permits
				shall be on file in the department in which the licensee or permit holder works
				and shall be made available for inspection by the Radiation Protection Services
				(RPS), Department of Human Services, State of Oregon.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 688
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
				  688.415 - 688.605,
				  688.915
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 337 - BOARD OF MEDICAL IMAGING › Division 30 - COMPLIANCE AND DISCIPLINE › Section 337-030-0010 - Imposition of Civil Penalties

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) When a civil
			 penalty is imposed it does not preclude the imposition of any other
			 disciplinary sanction against the licensee or permit holder.
(2) The civil penalty shall be payable to the
			 Board by electronic payment methods, check, cashier's check, or money
			 order.
(3) Civil penalties shall be
			 imposed per violation according to the following schedule in the absence of
			 aggravating or mitigating circumstances:
(a)
			 Practicing medical imaging without a current and valid Oregon license or permit
			 - $500 per month;
(b)
			 Unprofessional conduct by a licensee or permit holder - $1,000;
(c) Violation of ORS
			 688.405 to
			 688.620 & 688.915 or any
			 rule of the Board of Medical Imaging unless otherwise provided in this
			 schedule, $1,000;
(d) Gross
			 negligence in the practice of medical imaging, $1,000;
(e) Employing an individual to practice
			 medical imaging when the individual does not have a current, valid Oregon
			 license or permit: $500 per day;
(f) Making a false statement to the Board,
			 $500;
(g) Practicing medical
			 imaging outside the scope for which the license or permit is issued,
			 $500;
(h) Obtaining or attempting
			 to obtain a license or permit or a renewal of a license or permit by false
			 representation, $500;
(i)
			 Purporting to be a licensee or permit holder when the person does not hold a
			 valid license or permit, $1,000;
(j) Practicing medical imaging under a false
			 or assumed name, $500;
(k)
			 Conviction of a crime where such crime bears a demonstrable relationship to the
			 practice of medical imaging, $1,000;
(l) Has undertaken to act as a medical
			 imaging licensee or as a LXMO without the required supervision under ORS
			 chapter 688, $1,000.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 337 - BOARD OF MEDICAL IMAGING › Division 30 - COMPLIANCE AND DISCIPLINE › Section 337-030-0015 - Aggravation and Mitigation

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Aggravating and mitigating circumstances may be considered in
				the decision of any sanction that may be imposed:
(1) Aggravation or aggravating circumstances
			 are any considerations or factors that may justify an increase in the degree of
			 discipline to be imposed. Mitigation or mitigating circumstances are any
			 considerations or factors that may justify a reduction in the degree of
			 discipline to be imposed.
(2)
			 Factors which may be considered as aggravating factors include:
(a) Prior Board disciplinary
			 action;
(b) A pattern of
			 misconduct;
(c) Multiple
			 offenses;
(d) Bad faith obstruction
			 of the disciplinary proceeding by intentionally failing to comply with rules or
			 orders of the Board;
(e) Submission
			 of false evidence, false statement, or other deceptive conduct during the
			 disciplinary or investigative process;
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 337 - BOARD OF MEDICAL IMAGING › Division 30 - COMPLIANCE AND DISCIPLINE › Section 337-030-0025 - Hearing Request and Answers: Consequences of Failure to Answer

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) A hearing request, and answer must be
			 made in writing to the Board by the party or the party's attorney and an answer
			 must include the following:
(a) An admission
			 or denial of each factual matter alleged in the notice;
(b) A short and plain statement of each
			 relevant affirmative defense the party may have.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 337 - BOARD OF MEDICAL IMAGING › Division 30 - COMPLIANCE AND DISCIPLINE › Section 337-030-0031 - Compliance with the Oregon Health Authority's COVID-19 Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) The Oregon
			 Health Authority (OHA) has adopted certain rules to control the communicable
			 disease COVID-19. Unprofessional conduct includes failing to comply with any
			 applicable provision of an OHA COVID-19-related rule or any provision of this
			 rule.
(2) Failing to comply as
			 described in subsection (1) includes, but is not limited to:
(a) Failing to comply with OHA's rules
			 requiring masks, face coverings or face shields, including OAR
			 333-019-1011 (healthcare), if applicable.
(b) Failing to comply with OHA's rules
			 requiring vaccinations, including OAR 333-019-1010  (healthcare).
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 337 - BOARD OF MEDICAL IMAGING › Division 30 - COMPLIANCE AND DISCIPLINE › Section 337-030-0035 - Health Care Interpreter Rules

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(1) Except as provided in subsection (a) of
			 this section, a licensee who is reimbursed with public funds shall work with a
			 health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry administered
			 by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS
			 413.558 when communicating with
			 a patient who prefers to communicate in a language other than English, unless
			 the licensee is proficient in the patient's preferred language.
(a) A licensee who is otherwise required to
			 work with a health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry
			 may work with a health care interpreter who is not listed on the health care
			 interpreter registry only if the provider:
(A)
			 Is employed by an education provider that provides education services to
			 children from birth through age 21 and the interpreter is provided by the
			 education provider in accordance with the education provider's
			 requirements;
(B) Verifies, in
			 writing, that the licensee has taken the appropriate steps needed to obtain a
			 health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry in accordance
			 with the rules adopted by the Oregon Health Authority under ORS
			 413.558; or
(C) Has offered the patient the services of a
			 health care interpreter from the health care interpreter registry and the
			 patient declined the offer and chose a different interpreter.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 338 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION BOARD › Division 5 - REGISTRATION: GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Section 338-005-0030 - Fees

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) Applicants and registrants are subject to
			 the provisions of OAR 331-010-0010  and 331-010-0020  regarding the payment of
			 fees, penalties and charges.
(2)
			 Fees established by the Health Licensing Office are as follows:
(a) Application:
(A) Registration - environmental health
			 specialist: $150.
(B) Registration
			 - waste water specialist: $150.
(C)
			 Registration by reciprocity: $200.
(D) Trainee registration - environmental
			 health specialist: $150.
(E)
			 Trainee registration - waste water specialist: $150.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 338 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION BOARD › Division 10 - REGISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, WASTE WATER SPECIALISTS, AND TRAINEES › Section 338-010-0015 - Environmental Health Specialist Application Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
An individual applying for an environmental health specialist
				registration must:
(1) Meet the
			 requirements of OAR 331 division 30;
(2) Submit a completed application form
			 prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information listed in OAR
			 331-030-0000  and be accompanied by payment of the required application
			 fees;
(3) Provide documentation of
			 one of the following qualification pathways:
(a) Registration Pathway 1 - Qualification
			 through Environmental Health Specialist Trainee Program:
(A) Trainee with Qualifying Bachelor's Degree -
			 If applicant has obtained an environmental health specialist trainee registration
			 issued by the agency, submit:
(i) Official
			 transcript as defined in OAR 338-005-0020  demonstrating attainment of qualifying
			 bachelor's degree pursuant to ORS
			 700.030(1)(a);
(ii) Proof of 3,840 hours work experience as a
			 registered environmental health specialist trainee, under a registrant supervisor
			 as specified in ORS 700.030 or a supervisor possessing
			 equal qualifications as described in OAR 338-010-0065;
(iii) Examination fees;
(iv) Proof of having completed and passed a
			 board approved examination within three years preceding the date of registration
			 application. See ORS 700.050 and OAR 338-010-0030(1);
			 and
(v) Upon passage of all required
			 examinations and before issuance of registration, applicant must pay all
			 registration fees.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 338 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION BOARD › Division 10 - REGISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, WASTE WATER SPECIALISTS, AND TRAINEES › Section 338-010-0016 - Waste Water Specialist Application Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
An individual applying for a waste water specialist registration
				must:
(1) Meet the requirements of OAR
			 331 division 30;
(2) Submit a
			 completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the
			 information listed in OAR 331-030-0000  and be accompanied by payment of the
			 required application fees;
(3)
			 Provide documentation of one of the following qualification pathways:
(a) Registration Pathway 1 - Qualification
			 through Waste Water Specialist Trainee Program.
(A) Trainee with Qualifying Bachelor's Degree:
			 if applicant has obtained a waste water specialist trainee registration issued by
			 the Office, applicant must submit:
(i) An
			 official transcript as defined in OAR 338-005-0020  demonstrating attainment of a
			 qualifying bachelor's degree with 45 quarter hours or equivalent semester hours
			 in soil science courses, pursuant to ORS
			 700.053(3)(a);
(ii) Proof of 3,840 hours qualifying work
			 experience under ORS 700.053(3)(a) or
			 qualifying work experience approved by the board as a registered waste water
			 specialist trainee, under a supervisor specified in ORS
			 700.053 or equivalent supervisor
			 as approved by the board pursuant to OAR 338-010-0065(3);
(iii) Examination fees;
(iv) Proof of having completed and passed a
			 board-approved examination within three years preceding the date of registration
			 application. See ORS 700.059 and OAR 338-010-0030(2);
			 and
(v) Upon passage of all required
			 examinations and before issuance of registration, applicant must pay all
			 registration fees.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 338 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION BOARD › Division 10 - REGISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, WASTE WATER SPECIALISTS, AND TRAINEES › Section 338-010-0017 - Environmental Health Specialist Trainee Application Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
An individual applying for an environmental health specialist
				trainee registration must:
(1) Meet the
			 requirements of OAR 331 division 30;
(2) Submit a completed application form
			 prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information listed in OAR
			 331-030-0000  and be accompanied by payment of the required application fees;
			 and
(3) Submit the following:
(a) Examination fees; and
(b) Proof of having completed and passed a
			 board-approved examination within three years preceding the date of trainee
			 registration application pursuant to ORS
			 700.035 and OAR
			 338-010-0030(3);
(c) An official
			 transcript as defined in OAR 338-005-0020  demonstrating attainment of:
(A) Qualifying Bachelor's degree pursuant to
			 ORS 700.035(1)(a);
			 or
(B) Qualifying 15 quarter hours in
			 science courses or their equivalent semester hours and proof of 9,600 hours of
			 qualifying pre-registration work experience, pursuant to ORS
			 700.035(1)(b).
			 Qualifying pre-registration work experience is work experience obtained under ORS
			 700.025 or work obtained in a
			 jurisdiction that does not require registration, that is directly related to
			 duties of an environmental health specialist; and
(d) Upon passage of all required examinations
			 and before issuance of trainee registration, applicant must pay all registration
			 fees.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 338 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION BOARD › Division 10 - REGISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, WASTE WATER SPECIALISTS, AND TRAINEES › Section 338-010-0025 - Waste Water Specialist Trainee Application Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
An individual applying for a waste water specialist trainee
				registration must:
(1) Meet the
			 requirements of OAR 331 division 30;
(2) Submit a completed application form
			 prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information listed in OAR
			 331-030-0000  and be accompanied by payment of the required application and
			 trainee registration fees; and
(3)
			 Submit one of the following:
(a) An official
			 transcript as defined in OAR 338-005-0020  demonstrating attainment of a
			 qualifying bachelor's degree with 45 quarter hours or equivalent semester hours
			 in soil science courses, pursuant to ORS
			 700.062(1)(a);
			 or
(b) An official transcript as
			 defined in OAR 338-005-0020  demonstrating attainment of a qualifying graduate
			 degree in soil science pursuant to ORS
			 700.062(1)(b).
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 338 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION BOARD › Division 10 - REGISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, WASTE WATER SPECIALISTS, AND TRAINEES › Section 338-010-0030 - General Examination Information

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(1) The board approved examination for an
			 environmental health specialist registration is the NEHA examination and NEHA
			 passing score. The NEHA examination may be administered by an entity approved by
			 the Office.
(2) The board approved
			 examination for a waste water specialist registration is the Oregon Waste Water
			 Specialist examination, administered by the Office. The passing score for the
			 examination is 68 percent.
(3) The
			 board approved examination for an environmental health specialist trainee is the
			 Oregon Environmental Health Specialist Trainee Laws and Rules examination
			 administered by the Office. The passing score for the examination is 70
			 percent.
(4) To be eligible for
			 examination, an applicant must meet identification requirements listed under OAR
			 331-030-0000.
(5) The examination is
			 administered in English only, unless an Office-approved testing contractor or
			 vendor provides the examination in languages other than English.
(6) Examination candidates may be
			 electronically monitored during the course of testing.
(7) Examination candidates must adhere to the
			 maximum time allowance for each section of the examination, as established by the
			 Board.
(8) Notes, notetaking,
			 textbooks, notebooks, electronic equipment and communication devices, such as
			 personal computers, pagers and cellular telephones or any other devices deemed
			 inappropriate by the Office, are prohibited in the examination area.
(9) Notwithstanding subsection (8) of this
			 section, candidates taking the waste water examination may use an Office-issued
			 calculator and text books during the examination.
(10) Notwithstanding subsection (8) of this
			 section, candidates taking the Oregon laws and rules examination may use an
			 Office-issued copy of the Oregon administrative rules and Oregon revised
			 statutes.
(11) Candidate conduct that
			 interferes with the examination may result in the candidate's disqualification
			 during or after the examination, the candidate's examination being deemed
			 invalid, and forfeiture of the candidate's examination fees. Such conduct
			 includes but is not limited to:
(a) Directly or
			 indirectly giving, receiving, soliciting, attempting to give, receive or solicit
			 aid during the examination process;
(b) Violations of subsections (4), (7), or (8)
			 of this rule;
(c) Removing or
			 attempting to remove any examination-related information, notes or materials from
			 the examination site;
(d) Failing to
			 follow directions relative to the conduct of the examination; and
(e) Exhibiting behavior that impedes the normal
			 progress of the examination.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 338 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION BOARD › Division 10 - REGISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, WASTE WATER SPECIALISTS, AND TRAINEES › Section 338-010-0033 - Examination Retake; Qualification

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1)  An applicant for a waste water specialist registration who
				fails to pass an examination on the second attempt must obtain permission from
				the Board to take the examination a third or subsequent time.
(2)  All retake examinations are subject to an approved
				examination schedule set by the Office.
(3)  The applicant must all pay all fees associated with
				examination retakes.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240  & ORS 700.995
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240  & ORS 700.995
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 338 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION BOARD › Division 10 - REGISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, WASTE WATER SPECIALISTS, AND TRAINEES › Section 338-010-0038 - Environmental Health and Waste Water Registration Issuance and Renewal

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) REGISTRATION AND
			 RENEWAL: A registrant is subject to the provisions of OAR Chapter 331, division
			 30 regarding the issuance and renewal of a registration, provisions regarding
			 authorization to practice, identification, and requirements for issuance of a
			 duplicate registration.
(2)
			 REGISTRATION RENEWAL: To avoid delinquency penalties, registration renewal must
			 be made prior to the registration entering inactive status. The registrant must
			 submit the following:
(a) Renewal application
			 form;
(b) Payment of required renewal
			 fee pursuant to 338-005-0030; and
(c)
			 Attestation of having obtained required annual continuing education under OAR
			 338-020-0030, on a form prescribed by the Office, whether registration is current
			 or inactive.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 338 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION BOARD › Division 10 - REGISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, WASTE WATER SPECIALISTS, AND TRAINEES › Section 338-010-0050 - Trainee Registration Renewal and Information

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(1) An environmental health specialist trainee
			 registered prior to August 1, 2011, must pass the examination listed under OAR
			 338-010-0030(3)  to renew a trainee registration if not employed
			 full-time.
(2) An environmental
			 health specialist trainee employed full-time may not renew.
(3) An environmental health specialist trainee
			 registered after August 1, 2011, employed less than full time, and who has not
			 attained permanent registration or fulfillment of the two year or 3,840 clock
			 hour work experience requirements may be issued up to 8 six-month renewals of
			 trainee registration.
(4) An
			 environmental health specialist trainee employed less than full time and who has
			 not attained permanent registration or fulfillment of the two year or 3,840 clock
			 hour work experience requirements after five years of trainee status, must pass
			 the NEHA examination referenced in OAR 338-010-0030(1)  to be issued additional
			 renewals by trainee registration extension.
(5) To renew trainee registration by trainee
			 extension, an environmental health specialist trainee must submit required work
			 experience on a form provided by the Office.
(6) An environmental health specialist trainee
			 must renew in consecutive, uninterrupted, six-month increments.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 676.560, ORS
				  700.005-700.240 & ORS
				  700.995
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 676.560, ORS
				  700.005-700.240 & ORS
				  700.995
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 338 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION BOARD › Division 10 - REGISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, WASTE WATER SPECIALISTS, AND TRAINEES › Section 338-010-0065 - Equivalent Supervisor Qualifications

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) Environmental Health: pursuant to ORS
			 700.030 and
			 700.035(4), to be
			 considered equivalent to a registrant supervisor under ORS
			 700.030 and
			 700.035(4), a
			 supervisor who is not a registrant must:
(a)
			 Hold a bachelor's degree with 45 science quarter hours and two years of work
			 experience directly related to the duties of an environmental health specialist;
			 or a graduate degree in public or community health and one year of work
			 experience directly related to the duties of an environmental health specialist;
			 and
(b) Work in a manner directly
			 related to the duties of an environmental health specialist throughout the period
			 of supervision.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 338 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION BOARD › Division 10 - REGISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, WASTE WATER SPECIALISTS, AND TRAINEES › Section 338-010-0070 - Environmental Health Qualifying Work Experience

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) Qualifying pre-registration work experience
			 for environmental health specialist registration applicants under ORS
			 700.030(2) must
			 involve the exercise of independent judgment and technical skills that
			 demonstrate the applicant's knowledge of general food safety concepts and
			 contributing factors of food borne illness, or general drinking and waste water
			 safety concepts and contributing factors of water borne illness, and must also
			 demonstrate the applicant's knowledge of sanitation and process control. The
			 following work experience qualifies:
(a) Food
			 processing including developing, managing or leading training in any of the
			 following areas: sanitation programs, pest control, water systems, Hazard
			 Analysis & Critical Control Points, statistical process control, or food
			 safety;
(b) Inspector for United
			 States Food, United States Department of Agriculture and Drug Administration,
			 American Institute of Baking Center for Disease Control, or similar
			 organization;
(c) Management of
			 national restaurant chain at the corporate level including developing, managing
			 or leading training in any of the following areas: sanitation programs, public
			 health vector control, water systems, HACCP, food safety, pest control, the
			 federal codes or process control;
(d)
			 Engineering work in drinking water, waste water or similar fields; and
(e) Performing the duties of an environmental
			 health specialist in a jurisdiction that does not require licensure for
			 environmental sanitation.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 338 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION BOARD › Division 20 - CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, WASTE WATER SPECIALISTS, AND TRAINEES › Section 338-020-0030 - Continuing Education Requirements

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) To
			 maintain registration, environmental health specialists and waste water
			 specialists must complete 2.0 credits or 20 hours every two years. Hours in
			 excess of those required for the two-year reporting period shall not be carried
			 forward and applied toward the succeeding two-year CEU renewal
			 requirements.
(2) Each registrant
			 shall report compliance with the continuing education requirement through
			 attestation on the registration renewal document. Registrants are subject to
			 provisions of OAR 338-020-0050  pertaining to periodic audit of continuing
			 education.
(3) Continuing education
			 must be approved for participation or attendance at an approved instructional
			 program presented, recognized, or under the auspices of any institution, agency,
			 professional organization or association, which conducts educational meetings,
			 workshops, symposiums, seminars and other such activities where CEU credit is
			 offered.
(4) Continuing education
			 must address subject matter related to Environmental Sanitation in accordance
			 with ORS
			 700.010(5)
			 and OAR 338-005-0020(2), or Waste Water Sanitation in accordance with ORS
			 700.010(10)
			 and OAR 338-005-0020(12).
(5) CEU
			 credit will be awarded based on the following criteria:
(a) Completion of established courses taken
			 from a recognized college or university at the same rate of credit established by
			 that institution;
(b) Professional
			 courses which meet academic requirements in content, instruction and evaluation
			 will be assigned CEU credit at the same rate as academic courses.
(c) Courses that do not meet standards as set
			 forth in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, such as workshops,
			 symposiums, seminars, laboratory exercises, or any applied experience with or
			 without formal classroom work may receive credit at the rate of 1.0 CEU for each
			 10 hours of attendance.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 338 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH REGISTRATION BOARD › Division 20 - CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, WASTE WATER SPECIALISTS, AND TRAINEES › Section 338-020-0050 - Continuing Education: Audit, Required Documentation and Sanctions

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1)  The Office will audit a select percentage of registrations
				to verify compliance with continuing education requirements.
(2)  Registrants notified of selection for audit of continuing
				education attestation shall submit to the Office within 30 calendar days from
				the date of issuance of the notification, satisfactory evidence of
				participation in required continuing education in accordance with OAR
				338-020-0030.
(3)  If selected for audit, the registrant must provide
				documentation of the required continuing education, which must include:
(a)  For continuing education courses pre-approved by the
				agency, a certificate of completion or official transcript that includes the
				Office approval number; or
(b)  For continuing education courses not pre-approved by the
				Office:
(A)  Certificate of completion, official transcript, statement
				or affidavit from the sponsor attesting to attendance or other documentation of
				attendance approved by the Office;
(B)  Name of sponsoring institution/association or
				organization;
(C)  Title of presentation and description of content;
(D)  Name of instructor or presenter;
(E)  Date of attendance and duration in hours; and
(F)  Course agenda provided by the course presenter.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 1 - PROCEDURAL RULES › Section 339-001-0000 - Notice of Proposed Rule

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
Prior to the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule, the
				State Occupational Therapy Licensing Board shall give notice of proposed
				adoption, amendment, or repeal:
(1) In
			 the Secretary of State's Bulletin.
(2) By mailing a copy of the Notice to
			 interested persons identified by the Board.
(3) By mailing a copy of the Notice to the
			 following persons, organizations or publications:
(a) Associated Press;
(b) Occupational Therapy Association of
			 Oregon;
(c) Oregon Board of Medical
			 Examiners;
(d) Oregon Physical
			 Therapy Licensing Board;
(e) Mental
			 Health Association of Oregon;
(f)
			 Oregon Medical Association;
(g)
			 Oregon Health Care Association;
(h)
			 Active and lapsed licensees.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 1 - PROCEDURAL RULES › Section 339-001-0005 - Model Rules of Practice and Procedure

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
The following Model Rules of Procedure promulgated by the
				Attorney General of the State of Oregon in effect January 1, 2008 are adopted
				by the Board by Reference. These rules apply to rulemaking and to the conduct
				of contested cases respectively:
(1)
			 OAR 137-01-0005; 137-001-0007; 137-001-0008; 137-001-0009; 137-001-0011;
			 137-001-0018; 137-001-0030; 137-001-0040; 137-001-0050; 137-001-0060;
			 137-001-0070; 137-001-0080  and 137-001-0085.
(2) OAR 137-003-0501  to 137-003-0700.
The full text of the Attorney General's Model Rules of
				  Procedure is available from the office of the Attorney General or the
				  Occupational Therapy Licensing Board.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183,
				  675.320(11),
				  (13) & (14)
Stats.
				  Implemented:
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 1 - PROCEDURAL RULES › Section 339-001-0006 - Time for Requesting a Contested Case Hearing

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
A request for a contested case hearing must be in writing and
				must be received by the Board within thirty days from the date the contested
				case notice was served.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  675.320(10)
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  183.341
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 1 - PROCEDURAL RULES › Section 339-001-0011 - Filing Exceptions and Argument to the Board

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After a proposed order has been served on a party, the Board
				shall notify the party when written exceptions must be filed to be considered
				by the Board, and the Board shall notify the party when the party may appear
				before the Board to present argument regarding the proposed
				order.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  675.320(10)
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  183.341
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 1 - PROCEDURAL RULES › Section 339-001-0016 - Petition for Reconsideration or Rehearing as Condition for Judicial Review

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All parties, including limited parties, must file a petition
				for reconsideration or rehearing with the Board as a condition for obtaining
				judicial review of any order of the Board.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  675.320(10)
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  183.341
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 1 - PROCEDURAL RULES › Section 339-001-0018 - Confidentiality and Inadmissibility of Mediation Communications

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(1) The words and
			 phrases used in this rule have the same meaning as given to them in ORS
			 36.110 and
			 36.234.
(2) Nothing in this rule affects any
			 confidentiality created by other law. Nothing in this rule relieves a public
			 body from complying with the Public Meetings Law, ORS
			 192.610 to
			 192.690. Whether or not they are
			 confidential under this or other rules of the agency, mediation communications
			 are exempt from disclosure under the Public Records Law to the extent provided
			 in ORS 192.410 to
			 192.505.
(3) This rule applies only to mediations in
			 which the agency is a party or is mediating a dispute as to which agency has
			 regulatory authority. This rule does not apply when the agency is acting as the
			 "mediator" in a matter in which the agency also is a party as defined in ORS
			 36.234.
(4) To the extent mediation communications
			 would otherwise compromise negotiations under ORS
			 40.190 (OEC Rule 408), those
			 mediation communications are not admissible as provided in ORS
			 40.190 (OEC Rule 408),
			 notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary in section (9) of this
			 rule.
(5)
Mediations
			 Excluded
. Sections (6)-(10) of this rule do not apply to:
(a) Mediation of workplace interpersonal
			 disputes involving the interpersonal relationships between this agency's
			 employees, officials or employees and officials, unless a formal grievance
			 under a labor contract, a tort claim notice or a lawsuit has been filed;
			 or
(b) Mediation in which the
			 person acting as the mediator will also act as the hearings officer in a
			 contested case involving some or all of the same matters;
(c) Mediation in which the only parties are
			 public bodies;
(d) Mediation
			 involving two or more public bodies and a private party if the laws, rule or
			 policies governing mediation confidentiality for at least one of the public
			 bodies provide that mediation communications in the mediation are not
			 confidential; or
(e) Mediation
			 involving 15 or more parties if the agency has designated that another
			 mediation confidentiality rule adopted by the agency may apply to that
			 mediation.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 5 - FEE SCHEDULES › Section 339-005-0000 - Fees

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Fees are non refundable. Two year licenses shall be issued to
				all licensees in even-numbered years at the fee schedule listed below. On a
				case-by-case basis the Board may approve the issuance of a one-year
				license.
(1)  The fee for an initial Oregon or out of state occupational
				therapy license by endorsement is $160. The Board may also assess the actual
				cost of conducting a background check, including fingerprinting.
(2)  The two-year renewal fee issued for the occupational
				therapy license is $240. The Board may also assess the actual cost to the Board
				of conducting workforce demographics surveys.
(3)  The fee for an initial Oregon or out of state occupational
				therapy assistant license is $130. The Board may also assess the actual cost of
				conducting a background check, including fingerprinting.
(4)  The two-year renewal fee for the occupational therapy
				assistant license is $160. The board may also assess the actual cost to the
				Board of conducting workforce demographics surveys.
(5)  The fee for a limited permit is $25 and may not be
				renewed.
(6)  The fee for a temporary Oregon occupational therapist
				license for military spouses and domestic partners is $99.
(7)  The fee for a temporary Oregon occupational therapy
				assistant license for military spouses and domestic partners is $99.
(8)  The fee for an occupational therapist or occupational
				therapy assistant verification of Oregon licensure is $25.
(9)  The fee for an occupational therapist and/or occupational
				therapy assistant electronic mailing list is $100.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 675.320(6)
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
				  675.320(6)
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 10 - IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 339-010-0005 - Definitions

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(1) "Supervision,"
			 is a process in which two or more people participate in a joint effort to
			 promote, establish, maintain and/or evaluate a level of performance. The
			 occupational therapist is responsible for the practice outcomes and
			 documentation to accomplish the goals and objectives. Levels of supervision:
(a) "Close supervision" requires daily,
			 direct contact in person at the work site;
(b) "Routine supervision" requires the
			 supervisor to have direct contact in person at least every two weeks at the
			 work site or via telehealth as defined in OAR 339-010-0006(9)  with interim
			 supervision occurring by other methods, such as telephone or written
			 communication;
(c) "General
			 supervision" requires the supervisor to have at least monthly direct contact in
			 person with the supervisee at the work site or via telehealth as defined in OAR
			 339-010-0006(9)  with supervision available as needed by other
			 methods.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 10 - IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 339-010-0006 - Standards of Practice for Telehealth

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(1) "Telehealth" is defined as the use of
			 interactive audio and video, in real time telecommunication technology or
			 store-and-forward technology, to deliver health care services when the
			 occupational therapy practitioner and patient/client are not at the same
			 physical location. Its uses include diagnosis, consultation, treatment,
			 prevention, transfer of health or medical data, and continuing
			 education.
(2) Telehealth is
			 considered the same as Telepractice for occupational therapy practitioners
			 working in education settings; and Teletherapy and Telerehab in other
			 settings.
(3) In order to provide
			 occupational therapy services via telehealth to a patient/client in Oregon, the
			 occupational therapy practitioner providing services to a patient/client must
			 have a valid and current license issued by the Oregon OT Licensing Board.
			 Oregon licensed occupational therapy practitioners using telehealth technology
			 with a patient/client in another state may also be required to be licensed in
			 the state in which the patient/client receives those services and must adhere
			 to those state licensure laws.
(4)
			 Prior to initiation of occupational therapy services, an occupational therapy
			 practitioner shall obtain informed consent of the delivery of service via
			 telehealth from the patient/client. The consent may be verbal, written or
			 recorded and must be documented in the patient or client's permanent health or
			 education record.
(5) When
			 providing telehealth services, an occupational therapy practitioner shall have
			 procedures in place to address remote medical or clinical emergencies at the
			 patient's location.
(6)
			 Occupational therapy practitioners shall secure and maintain the
			 confidentiality of medical information of the patient/client as required by
			 HIPAA and state and federal law.
(7) In making the determination whether an
			 in-person evaluation or intervention are necessary, an occupational therapist
			 shall consider at a minimum:
(a) The
			 complexity of the patient's/client's condition;
(b) His or her own knowledge skills and
			 abilities;
(c) The
			 patient's/client's context and environment;
(d) The nature and complexity of the
			 intervention;
(e) The pragmatic
			 requirements of the practice setting; and
(f) The capacity and quality of the
			 technological interface.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 10 - IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 339-010-0007 - Occupational Therapy in Mental Health and Behavioral Health Practice

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Pursuant to ORS
				675.210 defining the practice of
				Occupational Therapy, occupational therapists and occupational therapy
				assistants, use analysis and purposeful activity with individuals across their
				lifespan who are limited by psycho-social dysfunctions, or mental or behavioral
				disabilities.
(1) Occupational
			 therapists address barriers to optimal functioning at the all levels with:
(a) Individuals (body functions, cognitive
			 functions, values, beliefs, spirituality, motor skills, cognitive skills, and
			 social skills);
(b) Groups
			 (collective individuals, e.g. families, workers, students, or community); and
(c) Populations (collective groups
			 of individuals living in a similar locale, e.g., city, state, or country
			 residents, people sharing same or like concerns).
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 10 - IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 339-010-0010 - Recognition of Education Programs

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(1) Pursuant to ORS
			 675.240(1), the
			 Board recognizes educational programs for occupational therapists currently
			 accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
			 (ACOTE), and listed on
Exhibit 1
, attached to this rule and
			 incorporated by reference.
(2)
			 Pursuant to ORS 675.250(2), the
			 Board recognizes educational programs for occupational therapy assistants
			 currently accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy
			 Education (ACOTE), and listed on
Exhibit 1
, attached to this rule
			 and incorporated by reference.
The Exhibit referenced in this rule is not printed in the OAR
				  Compilation. Copies may be obtained from the
				  agency.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 10 - IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 339-010-0012 - Background Checks and Fingerprinting Requirements

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The Board may require Oregon or National criminal history
				checks, including fingerprints or other background checks such as the Law
				Enforcement Data System (LEDS), from any applicants for a license as an
				occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, a limited permit, or
				an applicant to reinstate a lapsed license. The fingerprints shall be provided
				in a format prescribed by the Board. The Board will provide information on
				where acceptable fingerprints may be obtained and what acceptable procedure is
				to be used for submitting them. The Board will use the fingerprints to conduct
				Criminal History Checks. When applicable, fingerprint cards will be destroyed
				as required by law. The Board may conduct a criminal record check on licensees
				applying to renew a license using the Law Enforcement Data System (LEDS)
				maintained by the Department of State Police.
Statutory/Other Authority: OAR 339-005-0000, ORS
				  675.320 & ORS
				  676.303
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS
				  676.303
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 10 - IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 339-010-0013 - Law Ethics Exam Requirement

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Applicants for licensure for an Oregon Occupational Therapy
				license shall be required to take and successfully pass an Oregon Law/ethics
				examination with a passing score set by the board.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  675.320 &
				  675.230
Stats. Implemented:
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 10 - IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 339-010-0015 - License Examinations Approved by the Board

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(1) Pursuant to ORS
			 675.240(1)(b) and
			 (2), the Board adopts the current
			 certification examination and passing score of the National Board For
			 Certification in Occupational Therapy as the examination to determine the
			 fitness of applicants for practice as an occupational therapist.
(2) Pursuant to ORS
			 675.250(3), the
			 Board approves the current certification examination and passing score of the
			 National Board For Certification in Occupational Therapy as the examination to
			 determine the fitness of applicants for practice as an occupational therapy
			 assistant.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  675.230, ORS
				  675.240, ORS
				  675.250, ORS
				  675.300 & ORS
				  675.310
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  675.210(4), ORS
				  675.240(1)
				  & (2), ORS 675.250(2)
				  & (3), ORS 675.300(1)(a)
				  & ORS 675.320(11)
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 10 - IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 339-010-0016 - CE Requirements for Applicants for Licensure

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(1) All applicants for licensure will either
			 be current on their NBCOT certification (National Board of Certification in
			 Occupational Therapy) or will need 30 points of Board approved continuing
			 education two years prior to becoming licensed in Oregon.
(2) All applicants for licensure who have
			 passed the NBCOT certification examination more than a one year ago and have
			 been unlicensed for more than three years will:
(a) Successfully complete a Board approved
			 Re-Entry Program specifically designed for occupational therapists preparing
			 them for re-entry into the field of occupational therapy; or
(b) Successfully retake and pass the NBCOT examination
			 within the previous year.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 10 - IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 339-010-0018 - Name, Address and Telephone Number of Record

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(1) Every applicant, licensee and limited
			 permit holder shall keep on file with the Board their:
(a) Legal name;
(b) Home address which must include a
			 residential address and may also include a post office box number;
(c) A current contact telephone number and
			 electronic mail address, if available;
(d) The name, address and telephone number of
			 their current employer or place of business;
(e) A current designated mailing
			 address.
Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 339 - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSING BOARD › Division 10 - IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT › Section 339-010-0020 - Unprofessional Conduct

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(1)
			 Unprofessional conduct relating to patient/client safety, integrity and welfare
			 includes:
(a) Intentionally harassing,
			 abusing, or intimidating a patient/client, either physically or
			 verbally;
(b) Intentionally
			 divulging, without patient/client consent, any information gained in the
			 patient relationship other than what is required by staff or team for
			 treatment;
(c) Engaging in assault
			 and/or battery of patient/client;
(d) Failing to respect the dignity and rights
			 of patient/client, regardless of social or economic status, personal attributes
			 or nature of health problems;
(e)
			 Engaging in sexual improprieties or sexual contact with
			 patient/client;
(f) Offering to
			 refer or referring a patient/client to a third person for the purpose of
			 receiving a fee or other consideration from the third person or receiving a fee
			 from a third person for offering to refer or referring a patient/client to a
			 third person;
(g) Taking property
			 of patient/client without consent.
(h) Failing to follow principles and related
			 standards of conduct as defined in the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics, by
			 the American Occupational Therapy Association, to the extent they do not
			 conflict with ORS 675.210 through 675.340.