ORS 682.224
Discipline

  • purpose
  • civil penalty

(1)

The Oregon Health Authority may discipline, as provided in this section, an ambulance service or an emergency medical services provider who has:

(a)

Admitted the facts of a complaint that alleges facts that establish that the emergency medical services provider is guilty of one or more of the grounds for suspension or revocation of a license as set forth in ORS 682.220 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license) or that an ambulance service has violated the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted thereunder.

(b)

Been found guilty in accordance with ORS chapter 183 of one or more of the grounds for suspension or revocation of a license as set forth in ORS 682.220 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license) or that an ambulance service has violated the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted thereunder.

(2)

The purpose of disciplining an emergency medical services provider under this section is to ensure that the emergency medical services provider will provide services that are consistent with the obligations of this chapter. Prior to taking final disciplinary action, the authority shall determine if the emergency medical services provider has been disciplined for the questioned conduct by the emergency medical services provider’s employer or supervising physician. The authority shall consider any such discipline or any other corrective action in deciding whether additional discipline or corrective action by the authority is appropriate.

(3)

In disciplining an emergency medical services provider or ambulance service as authorized by subsection (1) of this section, the authority may use any or all of the following methods:

(a)

Suspend judgment.

(b)

Issue a letter of reprimand.

(c)

Issue a letter of instruction.

(d)

Place the emergency medical services provider or ambulance service on probation.

(e)

Suspend the license of the emergency medical services provider or ambulance service.

(f)

Revoke the license of the emergency medical services provider or ambulance service.

(g)

Place limitations on the license of the emergency medical services provider or ambulance service.

(h)

Take such other disciplinary action as the authority in its discretion finds proper, including assessment of the costs of the disciplinary proceedings as a civil penalty or assessment of a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000, or both.

(4)

In addition to the action authorized by subsection (3) of this section, the authority may temporarily suspend a license without a hearing, simultaneously with the commencement of proceedings under ORS chapter 183 if the authority finds that evidence in its possession indicates that a continuation in practice of the emergency medical services provider or operation of the ambulance service constitutes an immediate danger to the public.

(5)

If the authority places any emergency medical services provider or ambulance service on probation as set forth in subsection (3)(d) of this section, the authority may determine, and may at any time modify, the conditions of the probation and may include among them any reasonable condition for the purpose of protection of the public and for the purpose of the rehabilitation of the emergency medical services provider or ambulance service, or both. Upon expiration of the term of probation, further proceedings shall be abated if the emergency medical services provider or ambulance service has complied with the terms of the probation.

(6)

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(a)

If an emergency medical services provider’s license is suspended, the emergency medical services provider may not practice during the term of suspension.

(b)

If an ambulance service licensed in this state is suspended, the ambulance service may not operate in this state during the term of the suspension, provided that the authority shall condition such suspension upon such arrangements as may be necessary to ensure the continued availability of ambulance service in the area served by that ambulance service.

(c)

Upon expiration of the term of suspension, the license shall be reinstated by the authority if the conditions for which the license was suspended no longer exist.

(7)

Whenever an emergency medical services provider or ambulance service license is denied or revoked for any cause, the authority may, in its discretion, after the lapse of two years from the date of the denial or revocation, upon written application by the person formerly licensed and after a hearing, issue or restore the emergency medical services provider or ambulance service license.

(8)

Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures). [Formerly 682.185; 2009 c.595 §1087; 2011 c.703 §16]

Source: Section 682.224 — Discipline; purpose; civil penalty, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors682.­html.

682.017
Rules
682.019
Receipt and disbursement of federal funds
682.025
Definitions
682.027
Definition of “ambulance services” for ORS 682.031, 682.062 and 682.066
682.028
False statements and misrepresentations regarding license prohibited
682.031
Local ordinances regulating ambulances and emergency medical services providers
682.035
Application of ORS chapter 682
682.039
State Emergency Medical Service Committee
682.041
Legislative intent regarding regulation of ambulance services
682.045
Licenses
682.047
Issuance of license
682.051
Unlawful operation of unlicensed ambulance vehicle or unlicensed ambulance service
682.056
Patient encounter data reporting
682.059
Online publication of annual report
682.062
County plan for ambulance and emergency medical services
682.063
Requirements for adoption and review of ambulance service plan by counties
682.066
Provision of ambulance services when county plan not adopted
682.068
Minimum requirements for vehicles and services
682.071
Exchange of services agreement for ambulance and emergency medical services
682.075
Ambulance construction, maintenance and operation
682.079
Power of Oregon Health Authority to grant exemptions or variances
682.085
Inspection of ambulance vehicles and services
682.089
Replacement of one ambulance service by another
682.105
Proof of financial responsibility required to obtain license
682.107
Form of insurance used to satisfy financial responsibility requirement
682.109
Bonds, letters of credit or certificates of deposit used to prove financial responsibility
682.111
Requirements for bonds
682.113
Action against surety on bond by judgment creditor
682.117
Methods of satisfying financial responsibility requirements
682.204
License requirement
682.208
License
682.212
Application fee
682.216
Issuance of licenses
682.218
Substitute for education requirements for license by indorsement
682.220
Denial, suspension or revocation of license
682.224
Discipline
682.245
Scope of practice of emergency medical services providers
682.265
Prohibition against misleading actions regarding qualifications
682.400
Emergency medical services transport reimbursement program
682.403
Emergency Medical Services Fund
682.410
Emergency transportation of police dog
682.991
Civil and criminal penalties
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