ORS 688.655
Grounds for denying, suspending or revoking certificate

  • investigation
  • duty to report
  • confidential information
  • liability of person who reports

(1)

The certification of a hemodialysis technician may be denied, suspended or revoked in accordance with the provisions of ORS chapter 183 for any of the following:

(a)

Failure to complete continuing education requirements.

(b)

The use of fraud or deception in receiving a certificate.

(c)

Habitual or excessive use of intoxicants or drugs.

(d)

The presence of a mental disorder that demonstrably affects a technician’s performance, as certified by two psychiatrists retained by the Oregon Health Authority.

(e)

Conviction of a criminal offense that the authority considers reasonably related to the fitness of the person to practice hemodialysis.

(f)

Suspension or revocation of a hemodialysis technician certificate issued by another state.

(g)

Gross negligence or repeated negligence in rendering hemodialysis care.

(h)

Any reason identified by authority rule as rendering the applicant unfit to perform the duties of a hemodialysis technician.

(2)

The authority may investigate any evidence that appears to show that a hemodialysis technician certified by the authority is or may be medically incompetent or is or may be guilty of unprofessional or dishonorable conduct or is or may be mentally or physically unable to safely function as a hemodialysis technician.

(3)

Any dialysis facility or center, any hemodialysis technician certified under ORS 688.650 (Qualifications for certification), any physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 or any registered nurse licensed under ORS 678.010 (Definitions for ORS 678.010 to 678.410) to 678.410 (Fees) shall report to the authority any information the person may have that appears to show that a hemodialysis technician is or may be medically incompetent or is or may be guilty of unprofessional or dishonorable conduct or is or may be mentally or physically unable to safely function as a hemodialysis technician.

(4)

Information provided to the authority pursuant to this section is confidential and shall not be subject to public disclosure, nor shall it be admissible as evidence in any judicial proceeding.

(5)

Any person who reports or provides information to the authority under this section and who provides information in good faith shall not be subject to an action for civil damage as a result thereof. [1997 c.580 §7; 2009 c.595 §1100]

Source: Section 688.655 — Grounds for denying, suspending or revoking certificate; investigation; duty to report; confidential information; liability of person who reports, 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
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Current through early 2024

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