- (1) The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has adopted certain rules to control the communicable disease COVID-19. Unprofessional conduct includes failing to comply with any applicable provision of an OHA COVID-19-related rule or any provision of this rule.
(2) Failing to comply as described in subsection (1) includes, but is not limited to:
- (a) Failing to comply with OHA’s rules requiring masks, face coverings or face shields, including OAR 333-019-1011(healthcare), if applicable.
- (b) Failing to comply with OHA’s rules requiring vaccinations, including OAR 333-019-1010 (healthcare).
- (3) No disciplinary action or penalty action shall be taken under this rule if the rule alleged to have been violated is not in effect at the time of the alleged violation.
- (4) Penalties for violating this rule will be imposed pursuant to ORS 688.525 and 688.915. Any such penalties shall be imposed in accordance with ORS Ch. 183.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 688.555
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 688.525
History
BMI 5-2022, adopt filed 04/28/2022, effective 04/29/2022