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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