ORS 688.600
Investigation of alleged violations

  • power of board
  • subpoenas
  • peer review committees

(1)

Upon receipt of a complaint, or upon its own motion, the Board of Medical Imaging may investigate any alleged violation of ORS 688.405 (Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605) to 688.605 (Duty to report violation).

(2)

In the conduct of investigations, the board may:

(a)

Take evidence;

(b)

Take the depositions of witnesses, including the person charged, in the manner provided by law in civil cases;

(c)

Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person charged, before the board in person the same as in civil cases;

(d)

Require answers to interrogatories;

(e)

Compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents and testimony pertaining to the matter under investigation;

(f)

Require a person to undergo a mental, physical, chemical dependency or competency evaluation at the person’s expense when the board has reasonable grounds to believe that the person is or may be unable to practice a medical imaging modality with reasonable skill and safety or may constitute a risk to the public, with the results being reported to the board. The report may not be disclosed to the public but may be received into evidence in a proceeding between the board and the person when the mental, physical, chemical dependency or competency of the person is at issue, notwithstanding any claim of privilege by the person; and

(g)

Issue subpoenas over the signature of the board chairperson or executive director and the seal of the board in the name of the State of Oregon.

(3)

For the purpose of disciplinary issues concerning scope of practice and standards of practice, the board may form temporary peer review committees in the relevant modality or subspecialty to advise the board of appropriate action. The composition, authority and responsibilities of a temporary committee must be defined in rules adopted by the board. [1989 c.843 §10; 2009 c.833 §22; 2021 c.134 §1]

Source: Section 688.600 — Investigation of alleged violations; power of board; subpoenas; peer review committees, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors688.­html.

688.010
Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201 688.015
Findings and purpose 688.020
License required to practice physical therapy or use designation 688.030
Application of ORS 688.010 to 688.201 688.035
Short title 688.040
Licensing procedure 688.050
Qualifications of physical therapist 688.055
Qualifications of physical therapist assistant 688.080
Reciprocity 688.090
License 688.100
Renewals 688.110
Temporary permit 688.120
Fraudulent representations prohibited 688.125
Notice to patient of interest in physical therapy practice 688.132
Duty to refer person 688.135
Duties and responsibilities of physical therapist 688.140
Grounds for discipline 688.145
Discipline procedure 688.160
Oregon Board of Physical Therapy 688.201
Disposition of receipts 688.230
Report of suspected violation 688.240
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact 688.405
Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605 688.415
License or permit requirement 688.425
Licensed persons may use title 688.435
Application of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 688.445
Licensing and renewal procedure 688.455
License fee 688.460
Exemption from certain licensure requirements 688.480
Qualifications of operators of certain equipment 688.485
Examinations 688.495
Licensing of radiographer without examination 688.505
Evidence of continuing education on renewal 688.510
Certificate to practice fluoroscopy 688.515
Limited X-ray machine operator permit 688.517
Bone densitometry certificate 688.520
Inactive licenses and permits 688.525
Grounds for discipline 688.545
Board of Medical Imaging 688.555
Rulemaking 688.557
Authority of board to require fingerprints 688.560
Fees 688.565
Continuing education 688.585
Board of Medical Imaging Account 688.595
Enforcement and inspections 688.600
Investigation of alleged violations 688.603
Fines 688.605
Duty to report violation 688.620
Practice of fluoroscopy by advanced practice registered nurse 688.625
Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665 688.630
Certification requirement 688.635
Scope of practice of hemodialysis technician 688.640
Application for certificate 688.645
Fees 688.650
Qualifications for certification 688.655
Grounds for denying, suspending or revoking certificate 688.660
Grounds for discipline of certificate holder 688.665
Rules 688.701
Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734 688.705
Board of Athletic Trainers 688.707
Officers 688.709
Board duties 688.715
Authority of Health Licensing Office 688.718
License required 688.720
Requirements for licensure 688.730
Use of title 688.734
Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office 688.800
Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840 688.802
License required to practice respiratory care 688.803
License required to practice polysomnography 688.805
Exceptions to license requirements 688.807
Exemptions for practice of polysomnography and respiratory care by licensed individuals 688.810
Use of titles 688.815
License to practice respiratory care 688.819
Polysomnographic technologist license 688.820
Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board 688.825
Selection of board chairperson 688.830
Duties of Health Licensing Office and of board 688.836
Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office 688.838
Duty to report prohibited conduct 688.840
Immunity from civil liability 688.915
Civil penalty for violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 or rules 688.990
Criminal penalties 688.995
Criminal penalty for violation of ORS 688.800 to 688.840 688.997
Criminal penalty for violation of ORS 688.718
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through early 2024

§ 688.600’s source at oregon​.gov