The following definitions apply in this division of rules:

1. (1) “Complainant” — A person or group of persons who files a complaint or the Board for Board-initiated complaints.
2. (2) "Complaint" — A report or an allegation that a person regulated by the board has committed an act that could subject the person to discipline under ORS 675.540 or is impaired. A complaint should specifically describe the conduct complained of to the best of the ability of the complainant
3. (3) “Consumer Protection Committee” — A committee of one or more board members assigned by the board to fulfill specified functions related to complaints. There may be more than one Consumer Protection Committee.
4. (4) “Impairment” — an inability to practice with reasonable competence and safety due to the habitual or excessive use of drugs or alcohol, other chemical dependency or a mental health condition.
5. (5) “Respondent” — A person regulated by the board against whom a complaint is filed.
6. (6) “Social work” in ORS 675.540(1)(c) and (1)(d) means “clinical social work” as defined in ORS 675.510(2).

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 675.510 - 675.600, 675.900 & 675.990

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 675.595

History

BLSW 3-2010, f. 12-15-10, cert. ef. 1-1-11
Reverted to BLSW 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-10
BLSW 2-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-1-10 thru 12-28-10
BLSW 1-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-15-10
BCSW 1-2009, f. 6-15-09, cert. ef. 7-1-09
BCSW 1-2001, f. & cert. ef. 5-4-01
BCSW 1-1997, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-97
BCSW 2-1991, f. & cert. ef. 5-30-91
BCSW 1-1986, f. & ef. 7-7-86