ORS 676.612
Disciplinary authority

  • authority of office to require fingerprints

(1)

Subject to ORS 676.616 (Final order authority for contested cases related to practice of direct entry midwifery) and 687.445 (Discipline), and in the manner prescribed in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases and as specified in ORS 675.385 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office), 676.660 (Health Licensing Office authority to discipline persons certified to practice advanced nonablative esthetics procedures), 676.685 (Discipline), 676.745 (Discipline), 676.825 (Disciplinary authority over persons licensed or registered), 678.780 (Grounds for discipline of nursing home administrator), 680.535 (Grounds for imposing discipline), 681.733 (Authority of Health Licensing Office to discipline), 681.755 (Discipline), 687.445 (Discipline), 688.734 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office), 688.836 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office), 690.167 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office), 690.407 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office), 691.477 (Discipline), 694.147 (Disciplinary authority of Health Licensing Office) and 700.111 (Grounds and procedure for discipline), the Health Licensing Office may refuse to issue or renew, may suspend or revoke or may otherwise condition or limit an authorization or may discipline or place on probation an authorization holder for commission of the prohibited acts listed in subsection (2) of this section.

(2)

A person subject to the authority of a board, council or program listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office) commits a prohibited act if the person engages in:

(a)

Fraud, misrepresentation, concealment of material facts or deception in applying for or obtaining an authorization to practice in this state, or in any written or oral communication to the office concerning the issuance or retention of the authorization.

(b)

Using, causing or promoting the use of any advertising matter, promotional literature, testimonial, guarantee, warranty, label, insignia or any other representation, however disseminated or published, that is false, misleading or deceptive.

(c)

Making a representation that the authorization holder knew or should have known is false or misleading regarding skill or the efficacy or value of treatment or remedy administered by the authorization holder.

(d)

Practicing under a false, misleading or deceptive name, or impersonating another authorization holder.

(e)

Permitting a person other than the authorization holder to use the authorization.

(f)

Practicing with a physical or mental condition that presents an unreasonable risk of harm to the authorization holder or to the person or property of others in the course of performing the authorization holder’s duties.

(g)

Practicing while under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, controlled substances or other skill-impairing substances, or engaging in the illegal use of controlled substances or other skill-impairing substances so as to create a risk of harm to the person or property of others in the course of performing the duties of an authorization holder.

(h)

Failing to properly and reasonably accept responsibility for the actions of employees.

(i)

Employing, directly or indirectly, any suspended, uncertified, unlicensed or unregistered person to practice a regulated occupation or profession subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office).

(j)

Unprofessional conduct, negligence, incompetence, repeated violations or any departure from or failure to conform to standards of practice in performing services or practicing in a regulated occupation or profession subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed under ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office).

(k)

Conviction of any criminal offense, subject to ORS 670.280 (Denial, suspension or revocation of license based on criminal conviction). A copy of the record of conviction, certified by the clerk of the court entering the conviction, is conclusive evidence of the conviction. A plea of no contest or an admission of guilt is a conviction for purposes of this paragraph.

(L)

Failing to report any adverse action, as required by statute or rule, taken against the authorization holder by another regulatory jurisdiction or any peer review body, health care institution, professional association, governmental agency, law enforcement agency or court for acts or conduct similar to acts or conduct that would constitute grounds for disciplinary action as described in this section.

(m)

Violation of a statute regulating an occupation or profession subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office).

(n)

Violation of any rule regulating an occupation or profession subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office).

(o)

Failing to cooperate with the office in any investigation, inspection or request for information.

(p)

Selling or fraudulently obtaining or furnishing an authorization to practice in a regulated occupation or profession subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office), or aiding or abetting such an act.

(q)

Selling or fraudulently obtaining or furnishing any record related to practice in a regulated occupation or profession subject to the authority of the boards, councils and programs listed in ORS 676.565 (Oversight and centralized service by office), or aiding or abetting such an act.

(r)

Failing to pay an outstanding civil penalty or fee that is due or failing to meet the terms of any order issued by the office that has become final.

(3)

For the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195 (Criminal records check), the office may require the fingerprints of a person who is:

(a)

Applying for an authorization;

(b)

Applying for renewal of an authorization; or

(c)

Under investigation by the office.

(4)

If the office places an authorization holder on probation under subsection (1) of this section, the office, in consultation with the appropriate board, council or program, may determine and at any time modify the conditions of the probation.

(5)

If an authorization is suspended, the authorization holder may not practice during the term of suspension. Upon the expiration of the term of suspension, the authorization may be reinstated by the office if the conditions of suspension no longer exist and the authorization holder has satisfied all requirements in the relevant statutes or administrative rules for issuance, renewal or reinstatement. [2003 c.547 §3; 2005 c.648 §6; 2005 c.730 §66; 2007 c.841 §15; 2009 c.701 §12; 2009 c.768 §29; 2011 c.346 §26; 2011 c.630 §16; 2013 c.314 §12; 2013 c.568 §27; 2013 c.657 §9; 2013 c.771 §13; 2017 c.21 §68; 2017 c.155 §10; 2017 c.499 §14; 2019 c.456 §20; 2021 c.231 §11; 2021 c.366 §4]

Source: Section 676.612 — Disciplinary authority; authority of office to require fingerprints, 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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