Or. Admin. Code § 333-503-0060

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025

Section 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)(g):

(1) "Emergency circumstances" includes:

(a) Sudden and unforeseen adverse weather conditions;

(b) An infectious disease outbreak suffered by hospital staff;

(c) Any unforeseen event preventing replacement staff from approaching or entering the premises; or

(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.

Or. Admin. Code § 333-503-0060

PH 59-2023, temporary adopt filed 12/21/2023, effective 1/1/2024 through 6/28/2024; PH 46-2024, adopt filed 05/15/2024, effective 5/15/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042 & ORS 441.770

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.760 - 441.795