1. (1) Upon completion of an investigation, the Authority may take one or more of the following actions:

   1. (a) Close the investigation and take no action;
   2. (b) Issue a letter of reprimand;
   3. (c) Place the CHDT on probation;
   4. (d) Suspend the CHDT’s certificate;
   5. (e) Revoke or deny the CHDT’s certificate;
   6. (f) Place limitations on the ability of the CHDT to practice hemodialysis in Oregon;
   7. (g) Assess the cost of disciplinary proceedings, not to exceed $1,000, as a civil penalty or assess a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000.
2. (2) Any disciplinary action taken by the Authority will be done in accordance with ORS chapter 183.
3. (3) A civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 may be imposed as provided in ORS 183.745, in addition to disciplinary action against the CHDT’s certificate. Disciplinary action against the CHDT certificate does not preclude imposing a civil penalty. Criminal conviction does not preclude imposition of a civil penalty for the same conduct.

4. (4) Civil penalties may be imposed pursuant to ORS 183.745 according to the following schedule:

   1. (a) Gross negligence or repeated negligence in rendering hemodialysis — $500–$1000.
   2. (b) Use of any alcohol or drugs to an extent or in a manner sufficient to impair the ability of the certificate holder to conduct safely the duties of a CHDT or that could pose a risk to the public — $250–$1000.
   3. (c) Committed unprofessional or dishonorable conduct — $100–$1000.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 688.665

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 688.660

History

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