OAR 409-030-0140
Clinical Settings


(1)

Except as provided in OAR 409-030-0140 (Clinical Settings) section (2) and 409-030-0150 (Exceptions), these rules apply to the following clinical facilities hosting health professions students in the disciplines described in OAR 409-030-0130 (Health Professional Disciplines):

(a)

Ambulatory care settings, including but not limited to clinics, private practices, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and primary care homes;

(b)

Ambulatory surgical centers, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions);

(c)

Hospice, as defined in ORS 443.860 (License required);

(d)

Hospitals and emergency departments, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions);

(e)

Long term care facilities, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions);

(f)

Residential care facilities, as defined in ORS 443.400 (Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455); and

(g)

Skilled nursing facilities, as defined in ORS 442.015 (Definitions).

(2)

In addition to the exceptions provided in OAR 409-030-0150 (Exceptions), these rules do not apply to the following clinical facilities hosting health professions students in the disciplines described in OAR 409-030-0130 (Health Professional Disciplines) for a clinical placement:

(a)

Chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy clinics that are independent and not associated with a clinical placement setting listed in OAR 409-030-0140 (Clinical Settings)(1).

(b)

Federal facilities, including Department of Veterans’ Affairs facilities, Indian Health Service facilities, and federal prisons. Standards for clinical placement in federal facilities are set at the federal level.

(c)

Health management or administration departments.

(d)

Public elementary and secondary schools (grades K-12).

(e)

Radiosurgery clinical placements. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission sets requirements for students involved in radiosurgery.

(f)

State prisons and correctional facilities.

(g)

Oregon State Hospital.

(3)

Completion of the administrative requirements in these rules only ensures administrative clearance for students. Clinical placement settings shall make all final clearance and placement decisions.
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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