OAR 877-040-0003
Definitions
(1)
“Complainant” — A person or group of persons who files a complaint or the Board for Board-initiated complaints.(2)
“Complaint” — A report or an allegation that a person regulated by the board has committed an act that could subject the person to discipline under ORS 675.540 (Grounds for disciplinary action) or is impaired. A complaint should specifically describe the conduct complained of to the best of the ability of the complainant(3)
“Consumer Protection Committee” — A committee of one or more board members assigned by the board to fulfill specified functions related to complaints. There may be more than one Consumer Protection Committee.(4)
“Impairment” — an inability to practice with reasonable competence and safety due to the habitual or excessive use of drugs or alcohol, other chemical dependency or a mental health condition.(5)
“Respondent” — A person regulated by the board against whom a complaint is filed.(6)
“Social work” in ORS 675.540 (Grounds for disciplinary action)(1)(c) and (1)(d) means “clinical social work” as defined in ORS 675.510 (Definitions for ORS 675.510 to 675.600)(2).
Source:
Rule 877-040-0003 — Definitions, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=877-040-0003.