1. (1) Any dialysis facility or center, any hemodialysis technician certified under ORS 688.625 through ORS 688.665, any physician, nurse practitioner, or any registered nurse shall, using a written or electronic form prescribed by the Authority, report to the Authority within 10 calendar days of receiving or becoming knowledgeable of any information that appears to show that a CHDT is or may be:

   1. (a) Medically incompetent;
   2. (b) Guilty of unprofessional or dishonorable conduct; or
   3. (c) Mentally or physically unable to safely function as a CHDT.

2. (2) A CHDT shall report to the Authority the following:

   1. (a) Any arrest, charge or conviction;
   2. (b) A disciplinary restriction placed on the scope of practice of the CHDT by a dialysis facility or center;
   3. (c) Any action or sanction taken by a health professional regulatory board against the CHDT if the CDHT is licensed or certified in a health-related occupation;
   4. (d) A legal action being filed against the CHDT alleging misconduct or malpractice; or
   5. (e) A change in physical or mental health which may affect the CHDT's ability to perform the duties of a hemodialysis technician.
3. (3) After receiving a report described in this rule, the Authority may conduct an investigation in accordance with OAR 333-275-0120.
4. (4) A CHDT's failure to comply with the reporting requirements specified in section (1) or (2) of this rule may result in disciplinary action against the CHDT.
5. (5) In accordance with ORS 688.655, a 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.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 688.665

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 688.655

History

PH 13-2023, amend filed 03/13/2023, effective 07/01/2023
OHD 2-2001, f. & cert. ef. 1-18-01