OAR 333-275-0130
Dishonorable Conduct Derogatory for a Hemodialysis Technician Defined
(1)
Conduct related to the patient’s safety and integrity:(a)
Failing to report through proper channels facts known regarding the incompetent, unethical, unsafe, or illegal practice of any health care provider;(b)
Failing to respect the dignity and rights of patients, regardless of social or economic status, age, race, religion, sex, sexual preference, national origin, nature of health problems or disability;(c)
Engaging in sexual contact with a patient.(2)
Conduct related to other federal or state statute/rule violations:(a)
Abusing a patient. The definition of abuse includes, but is not limited to, intentionally causing physical and/or mental harm or discomfort, striking a patient, intimidating, threatening, or harassing a patient;(b)
Neglecting a patient. The definition of neglect includes, but is not limited to, carelessly allowing a patient to be in physical discomfort or be injured;(c)
Failing to report actual or suspected incidents of patient abuse through the proper channels in the work place and to the appropriate state agencies;(d)
Aiding, abetting, or assisting an individual to violate or circumvent any law, rule or regulation intended to guide the conduct of CHDTs or other health care providers.(3)
Conduct related to communication:(a)
Falsifying a patient or agency record; including, but not limited to, filling in another person’s omissions, signing another person’s name, recording care not given, fabricating data/values;(b)
Altering a patient or agency record: this includes, but is not limited to, changing words/letters/numbers from the original document to mislead the reader of the record, adding to the record after the original time/date without indicating a late entry;(c)
Destroying a patient or agency record;(d)
Directing another person to falsify, alter, or destroy patient or agency records.(4)
Conduct related to clinical practice: Performing acts beyond the authorized scope of practice.(5)
Conduct related to impaired function:(a)
Practicing as a CHDT when unable/unfit to perform procedures and/or make decisions due to physical impairment as evidenced by documented deterioration of functioning in the practice setting and/or by the assessment of a health care provider qualified to diagnose physical condition/status;(b)
Practicing as a CHDT when unable/unfit to perform procedures and/or make decisions due to psychological or mental impairment as evidenced by documented deterioration of functioning in the practice setting and/or by the assessment of a health care provider qualified to diagnose mental condition/status;(c)
Practicing as a CHDT when physical or mental ability to practice is impaired by use of drugs, alcohol, or mind-altering substances.(6)
Conduct related to certification violations:(a)
Allowing another person to use one’s CHDT certification for any purpose;(b)
Resorting to fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit during the application process for certification, while taking the certification exam, or while obtaining initial certification or renewal of certification;(c)
CHDT impersonating any applicant or acting as a proxy for the applicant in any certification examination;(d)
Disclosing the contents of the certification examination or soliciting, accepting or compiling information regarding the contents of the examination, before during or after its administration.
Source:
Rule 333-275-0130 — Dishonorable Conduct Derogatory for a Hemodialysis Technician Defined, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=333-275-0130.