Or. Admin. R. 333-503-0060 – Nursing Staff Member Overtime

For purposes of determining hospital compliance with ORS 441.770, and whether a hospital has a violation under ORS 441.792(2)(h):

(1) “Emergency circumstances” includes:
1. (a) Sudden and unforeseen adverse weather conditions;
2. (b) An infectious disease outbreak suffered by hospital staff;
3. (c) Any unforeseen event preventing replacement staff from approaching or entering the premises; or
4. (d) Unplanned direct care staff vacancies of 20 percent or more of the nursing staff for the next shift hospital-wide at the Oregon State Hospital if, based on the patient census, the Oregon State Hospital determines the number of direct care staff available hospital-wide cannot ensure patient safety.
(2) "Infectious disease outbreak" means a significant or notable increase in the number of cases in hospital staff of a disease or other condition of public health importance.
(3) “Nursing staff” means only registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants.
(4) "Require" means to make compulsory as a condition of employment, whether as a result of a previously scheduled shift or hours actually worked during time spent on call or on standby.

ORS 413.042 & ORS 441.770

ORS 441.760 - 441.795