OAR 333-265-0080
Reporting Obligations

(1)

In accordance with ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions) and using a written or electronic form prescribed by the Authority, an EMS provider must notify the Authority within 10 calendar days of any action or event listed in sections (2) or (3) of this rule. Failure to comply with the reporting requirements of this rule may result in disciplinary action against the EMS provider.

(2)

An EMS provider who has reasonable cause to believe another EMS provider has engaged in prohibited, dishonorable or unprofessional conduct as defined in ORS 676.150 (Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions), 682.025 (Definitions), 682.220 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license), and OAR 333-265-0083 (Conduct or Practice Contrary to Recognized Standards of Ethics) shall report that conduct to the Authority after the EMS provider learns of the conduct unless state or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information prohibit such a disclosure.

(3)

An EMS provider shall report to the Authority the following:

(a)

Conviction of a misdemeanor or felony;

(b)

A felony arrest;

(c)

A disciplinary restriction placed on a scope of practice of the license holder by the EMS medical director;

(d)

A legal action being filed against the license holder alleging medical malpractice or misconduct;

(e)

A physical disability that affects the ability of the license holder to meet the applicable Functional Job Analysis of the National Standard Curriculum and the license holder continues to respond to calls and is providing patient care; or

(f)

A change in mental health which may affect a license holder’s ability to perform as a licensed EMS provider.

(4)

State or federal laws relating to confidentiality or the protection of health information that might prohibit an EMS provider from reporting prohibited or unprofessional conduct include but are not limited to:

(a)

Public Law 104-191, 45 CFR Parts 160, 162, and 164 (The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, HIPAA);

(b)

42 CFR Part 2 (federal law protecting drug and alcohol treatment information);

(c)

ORS 192.553 (Policy for protected health information) through 192.581 (Allowed retention or disclosure of genetic information) (state law protecting health information); and

(d)

ORS 179.505 (Disclosure of written accounts by health care services provider) (written accounts by health care providers).

(5)

After receiving a report described in sections (2) and (3), the Authority may conduct an investigation in accordance with OAR 333-265-0085 (Investigations).

Source: Rule 333-265-0080 — Reporting Obligations, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=333-265-0080.

333‑265‑0000
Definitions 333‑265‑0010
Application for Approval of EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, and Paramedic Courses 333‑265‑0012
Requirements for Conducting Emergency Medical Responder Courses 333‑265‑0014
EMS Provider Course Requirements 333‑265‑0015
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Field Internships 333‑265‑0016
Paramedic Field Internships 333‑265‑0018
Course Director Qualifications for EMR Courses 333‑265‑0020
Approved EMT, AEMT, EMT-Intermediate, and Paramedic Course Director 333‑265‑0022
Program Administrator and Faculty Responsibilities 333‑265‑0023
EMS Provider Examinations 333‑265‑0024
EMT-Intermediate Provider Examination 333‑265‑0025
Application Process to Obtain an EMS Provider License 333‑265‑0026
EMS Licensing Officer Application and Approval 333‑265‑0030
Fees for Licensure and License Renewal of an EMS Provider 333‑265‑0040
Application Review and Approval 333‑265‑0045
Renewal of License 333‑265‑0050
Licensure by Reciprocity 333‑265‑0058
Emergency Initial Provisional License 333‑265‑0060
Paramedic Provisional Licensure 333‑265‑0070
Out-of-State EMS Provider Rendering Patient Care in Oregon 333‑265‑0080
Reporting Obligations 333‑265‑0083
Conduct or Practice Contrary to Recognized Standards of Ethics 333‑265‑0085
Investigations 333‑265‑0087
Discipline 333‑265‑0090
Reverting to a Lower Level of EMT Licensure 333‑265‑0105
Reinstatement of an EMS Provider License 333‑265‑0110
Continuing Education Requirements for License Renewal 333‑265‑0140
Maintaining Continuing Education Records 333‑265‑0150
Continuing Education Records Audit 333‑265‑0160
Responsibility to Notify the Authority of Changes 333‑265‑0170
Displaying EMS Provider Licensure Level
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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