ORS 688.800
Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840


As used in ORS 688.800 (Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840) to 688.840 (Immunity from civil liability):

(1)

“Polysomnographic technologist” means a person licensed under ORS 688.819 (Polysomnographic technologist license).

(2)

“Polysomnography” means the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, education and care of patients with disorders related to sleep. “Polysomnography” includes, but is not limited to:

(a)

The use of the following during treatment, management, diagnostic testing, education and care of patients with disorders related to sleep:

(A)

Supplemental low-flow oxygen therapy, using up to six liters per minute of oxygen;

(B)

Continuous or bilevel positive airway pressure titration on spontaneously breathing patients using a mask or oral appliance, if the mask or oral appliance does not extend into the trachea or attach to an artificial airway;

(C)

Capnography;

(D)

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(E)

Pulse oximetry;

(F)

Sleep staging, including surface electroencephalography, surface electrooculography and submental surface electromyography;

(G)

Electrocardiography;

(H)

Respiratory effort monitoring, including thoracic and abdominal movement monitoring;

(I)

Plethysmography blood flow monitoring;

(J)

Snore monitoring;

(K)

Audio or video monitoring of movement or behavior;

(L)

Body movement monitoring;

(M)

Nocturnal penile tumescence monitoring, when performed in a facility approved by the Respiratory Therapist and Polysomnographic Technologist Licensing Board;

(N)

Nasal and oral airflow monitoring;

(O)

Body temperature monitoring; or

(P)

Portable monitoring devices and other medical equipment used to treat sleep disorders;

(b)

Analyzing data for the purpose of assisting a physician who diagnoses and treats disorders related to sleep;

(c)

Implementation and monitoring of durable medical equipment used in the treatment of sleep disorders; and

(d)

Educating patients and immediate family members of patients regarding testing and treatment of sleep disorders.

(3)

“Qualified medical director for polysomnography” means the medical director of an inpatient or outpatient polysomnography facility who is a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677, has special interest and knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders and is actively practicing in the field of sleep disorders.

(4)

“Qualified medical director for respiratory care” means the medical director of any inpatient or outpatient respiratory care service, department or home care agency who is a physician licensed under ORS chapter 677 and who has special interest and knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory problems.

(5)

“Respiratory care” means the treatment, management, diagnostic testing, control and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. “Respiratory care” includes, but is not limited to:

(a)

Direct and indirect respiratory care services, including but not limited to the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative or diagnostic regimen prescribed by a physician;

(b)

Transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care;

(c)

Observing and monitoring signs and symptoms, reactions, general behaviors, general physical responses to respiratory care treatment and diagnostic testing, including determination of whether such signs, symptoms, reactions, general behaviors or general physical responses exhibit abnormal characteristics;

(d)

Implementation based on observed abnormalities, or appropriate reporting, referral, respiratory care protocols or changes in treatment, pursuant to a prescription by a person authorized to practice medicine under the laws of this state; and

(e)

The initiation of emergency procedures under the rules of the board or as otherwise permitted under ORS 688.800 (Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840) to 688.840 (Immunity from civil liability).

(6)

“Respiratory care practitioner” means a person licensed under ORS 688.815 (License to practice respiratory care).

(7)

“Respiratory care services” means cardiopulmonary care services including, but not limited to, the diagnostic and therapeutic use of the following:

(a)

Except for the purpose of anesthesia, administration of medical gases, aerosols and humidification;

(b)

Environmental control mechanisms and hyperbaric therapy;

(c)

Pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures;

(d)

Mechanical or physiological ventilatory support;

(e)

Bronchopulmonary hygiene;

(f)

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(g)

Maintenance of the natural airway;

(h)

Maintenance of artificial airways;

(i)

Specific diagnostic and testing techniques employed in the medical management of patients to assist in diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and research of pulmonary abnormalities, including measurements of ventilatory volumes, pressures and flows, collection of specimens of blood and blood gases, expired and inspired gas samples, respiratory secretions and pulmonary function testing; and

(j)

Hemodynamic and other related physiologic measurements of the cardiopulmonary system. [1997 c.792 §1; 1999 c.885 §32; 2005 c.648 §42; 2011 c.715 §1]

Source: Section 688.800 — Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840, 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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