In addition to non-compliance with any law that governs a birthing center, it is a violation to:
- (1) Refuse to cooperate with an investigation or survey, including but not limited to failure to permit Oregon Health Authority (Authority) staff access to the birthing center, its documents or records;
- (2) Fail to submit a plan of correction or implement an approved plan of correction;
- (3) Fail to comply with all applicable laws, lawful ordinances and rules relating to safety from fire;
- (4) Refuse or fail to comply with an order issued by the Authority;
- (5) Refuse or fail to pay a civil penalty;
- (6) Fail to comply with rules governing the storage of medical records following the closure of a birthing center; or
- (7) Knowingly allow a licensed clinical provider to practice outside their scope of practice.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 441.025
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 441.025
History
PH 23-2025, adopt filed 11/03/2025, effective 11/03/2025