ORS 676.185
Definitions for ORS 676.185 to 676.200

As used in ORS 676.185 (Definitions for ORS 676.185 to 676.200) to 676.200 (Board participation in program):

(1)

“Direct supervisor” means the individual who is responsible for:

(a)

Supervising a licensee enrolled in the impaired health professional program;

(b)

Monitoring the licensee’s compliance with the requirements of the program; and

(c)

Periodically reporting to the program on the licensee’s compliance with the requirements of the program.

(2)

“Health profession licensing board” means:

(a)

A health professional regulatory board as defined in ORS 676.160 (Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180); or

(b)

The Health Licensing Office for a board, council or program listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office).

(3)

“Impaired professional” means a licensee who is unable to practice with professional skill and safety by reason of habitual or excessive use or abuse of drugs, alcohol or other substances that impair ability or by reason of a mental health disorder.

(4)

“Licensee” means a health professional licensed or certified by or registered with a health profession licensing board.

(5)

“Substantial noncompliance” includes the following:

(a)

Criminal behavior;

(b)

Conduct that causes injury, death or harm to the public, or a patient, including sexual impropriety with a patient;

(c)

Impairment in a health care setting in the course of employment;

(d)

A positive toxicology test result as determined by federal regulations pertaining to drug testing;

(e)

Violation of a restriction on a licensee’s practice imposed by the impaired health professional program established under ORS 676.190 (Establishment of program) or the licensee’s health profession licensing board;

(f)

Civil commitment for mental illness;

(g)

Failure to participate in the program after entering into a diversion agreement under ORS 676.190 (Establishment of program); or

(h)

Failure to enroll in the program after being referred to the program. [2009 c.697 §1; 2013 c.314 §6; 2013 c.367 §1; 2013 c.568 §19; 2017 c.155 §12a; 2017 c.499 §8]

Source: Section 676.185 — Definitions for ORS 676.185 to 676.200, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors676.­html.

676.108
Definition of “health professional regulatory board.” 676.110
Use of title “doctor.” 676.115
Use of title “nurse.” 676.120
Use of deceased licensee’s name 676.130
Enforcement of ORS 676.110, 676.115 and 676.120 676.150
Duty to report prohibited or unprofessional conduct, arrests and convictions 676.160
Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180 676.165
Complaint investigation 676.170
Immunity of information providers 676.175
Complaints and investigations confidential 676.177
Disclosure of confidential information to another public entity 676.180
Notice prior to disclosure 676.185
Definitions for ORS 676.185 to 676.200 676.190
Establishment of program 676.194
Impaired Health Professional Program Work Group 676.200
Board participation in program 676.205
Continuing jurisdiction of boards 676.210
Practice of health care profession after suspension or revocation of license prohibited 676.220
Enjoining health care professional from practicing after suspension or revocation of license 676.230
Injunction as cumulative remedy 676.260
Health care facility notification of blood alcohol level or presence of cannabis or controlled substance in blood 676.280
Immunity of person providing notice to law enforcement of blood test results 676.300
Authority of health care provider to notify law enforcement agency that patient who is under influence of intoxicants is about to drive vehicle 676.303
Purposes of health professional regulatory boards 676.306
Executive directors 676.308
Authorization for military spouse or domestic partner to practice health profession 676.310
Fees for laboratory testing 676.330
Approved osteopathic residency training and certification included as medical specialty certification 676.340
Limitations on liability of health practitioners providing health care services without compensation 676.345
Registration program for health care professionals claiming liability limitation 676.350
Authority of health professional regulatory boards to adopt rules permitting expedited partner therapy 676.360
Pelvic examinations 676.400
Racial and ethnic composition of regulated health professions 676.405
Release of personal information 676.410
Information required for renewal of certain licenses 676.440
Duty of health professional regulatory boards to encourage multidisciplinary pain management services 676.450
Health Care Provider Incentive Fund 676.454
Health care provider incentive program 676.459
Health care workforce needs 676.463
Financial incentive program participation data 676.467
Allocation of moneys 676.551
Needlestick injury 676.553
Prohibitions relating to provision of substance abuse, problem gambling or mental health services and support 676.560
Purpose of Health Licensing Office 676.562
Definitions for ORS 676.560 to 676.625 676.565
Oversight and centralized service by office 676.568
Office responsibilities 676.572
Issuance of authorizations 676.576
Fees 676.579
Director 676.585
Duty of director to keep records and prepare reports 676.590
Disclosure of investigatory information, records 676.595
Disclosure of certain investigatory information 676.599
Disclosure of information to other public entity 676.608
Investigative authority 676.612
Disciplinary authority 676.613
Injunctions 676.615
Rulemaking authority 676.616
Final order authority for contested cases related to practice of direct entry midwifery 676.618
Inspection of facilities 676.622
Exemption from certain requirements for original signatures 676.625
Health Licensing Office Account 676.630
Definitions for ORS 676.630 to 676.660 676.635
Prohibition on unauthorized practice of advanced nonablative esthetics procedures or unauthorized use of title 676.640
Certification for practice of advanced nonablative esthetics procedures 676.645
Renewal of certificate 676.647
Prohibition on use of unregistered device 676.650
Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians 676.655
Board powers 676.660
Health Licensing Office authority to discipline persons certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures 676.665
Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689 676.669
Lactation consultant license 676.673
Continuing education 676.677
Standards of practice and professional responsibility 676.681
Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title 676.685
Discipline 676.689
Rules 676.730
Definitions for ORS 676.730 to 676.748 676.733
Genetic counseling license 676.736
Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title 676.739
Requirement to refer for diagnosis, certain treatment 676.742
Requirement to practice, provide services in culturally, linguistically appropriate manner 676.745
Discipline 676.748
Rules 676.802
Definitions for ORS 676.802, 676.806 and 676.810 to 676.820 676.806
Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board 676.810
Board duties 676.815
Behavior analysis interventionists 676.820
Use of titles “licensed behavior analyst,” “licensed assistant behavior analyst,” “registered behavior analysis interventionist.” 676.825
Disciplinary authority over persons licensed or registered 676.830
Health benefit plan credentialing for applied behavior analysis providers 676.850
Authority of regulatory boards to require cultural competency continuing education 676.855
Authority of public universities and community colleges to require cultural competency continuing education 676.860
Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for physical health care providers 676.863
Oregon Health Authority list of continuing education opportunities 676.866
Suicide risk assessment, treatment and management continuing education for behavioral health care providers 676.870
Definitions for ORS 676.870 to 676.890 676.875
Requirements for practice of surgical technology in health care facilities 676.880
Exemption 676.885
Practice of surgical technology in health care facility in rural or medically underserved community 676.890
Penalties 676.990
Criminal penalties 676.992
Civil penalties
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Current through early 2024

§ 676.185’s source at oregon​.gov