Or. Admin. R. 333-501-0045

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 333-501-0045 - [Effective until 6/28/2024] Civil Penalties for Violations of Nurse Staffing Laws

(1) For the purposes of this rule, "safe patient care" has the meaning given to the term in OAR 333-510-0002.

(2) The Authority may impose civil penalties for a violation of any provision of ORS 441.152 to 441.177 and 441.185 if there is a reasonable belief that safe patient care has been or may be negatively impacted.

(3) Each violation of the written hospital-wide staffing plan shall be considered a separate violation.

(4) If imposed, the Authority will issue civil penalties in accordance with Table 1 of this rule.

(5) In determining whether to issue a civil penalty, the Authority will consider all relevant evidence including, but not limited to, witness testimony, written documents and observations.

(6) A civil penalty imposed under this rule shall comply with ORS 183.745.

(7) The Authority shall maintain for public inspection records of any civil penalties imposed on hospitals penalized under this rule.

Or. Admin. R. 333-501-0045

PH 11-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-09; PH 26-2010, f. 12-14-10, cert. ef. 12-15-10; PH 22-2016, f. & cert. ef. 7/1/2016; PH 59-2023, temporary suspend filed 12/21/2023, effective 1/1/2024 through 6/28/2024

Tables referenced are available from the agency.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042, 441.175 & 441.185

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.175 & 441.185