Or. Admin. R. 847-010-0200

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

Section 847-010-0200 - Physician and Physician Assistant Volunteer Practice

(1) For the purpose of this rule "health care practitioner" means a physician or physician assistant authorized to practice in another state or United States territory.

(2) For the purposes of ORS 677.190 and ORS 677.205 "registration" includes volunteer authorizations.

(3) Under the provisions of this rule, a health care practitioner may practice in Oregon in connection with a coordinating organization or other entity without compensation for up to 30 days each calendar year if approved to do so by the Oregon Medical Board.

(4) A health care practitioner must submit the following to the Oregon Medical Board, at least 10 days prior to commencing volunteer practice in this state:

(a) Proof that the health care practitioner is in good standing and is not the subject of an active disciplinary action in any jurisdiction in which the health care practitioner is authorized to practice;

(b) An acknowledgement that the health care practitioner may provide services only within the scope of practice of the health care profession that the health care practitioner is authorized to practice and will provide services pursuant to ORS chapter 677 and Board rules, whichever is more restrictive;

(c) An attestation that the health care practitioner will not receive compensation for practice in Oregon;

(d) The name and contact information of the coordinating organization or other entity through which the health care practitioner will practice; and

(e) The dates on which the health care practitioner will practice in Oregon.

(5) The Oregon Medical Board will provide approval and confirmation of authority to practice as a volunteer within 10 days of receiving the information described in section (4) of this rule.

Or. Admin. R. 847-010-0200

OMB 24-2022, adopt filed 10/12/2022, effective 1/1/2023; OMB 10-2023, amend filed 07/06/2023, effective 7/6/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 677.265 & OL 2022, chapter 62 (HB 4096)

Statutes/Other Implemented: OL 2022, chapter 62 (HB 4096)