OAR 858-020-0035
Form of Complaints
(1)
If the complaint is first made in verbal form, is tentative, or undocumented, the Board shall require a statement in writing, accompanied by documentation and a signed complaint form. The Board will advise a complainant about the nature and form of documentation required. The Board shall provide all complainants with copy of ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180), Processing of Complaints Against Health Professionals.(2)
If the complainant is a client or former client of the respondent, the complainant must sign a waiver of confidentiality allowing the Board and its legal counsel access to records and other materials that are the ethical and legal responsibility of the respondent. Refusal by a complainant to comply with this requirement may result in dismissal of the complaint.(3)
If a Board member becomes a complainant or a respondent, the same procedures will apply as in any other case. The Board member will abstain from any participation in discussion and deliberations of the Board regarding the complaint.
Source:
Rule 858-020-0035 — Form of Complaints, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=858-020-0035.