Oregon Administrative Code

333-675-0130 Major Project Changes (1) Revised plans and specifications for major project changes must be submitted for review and approval by the Oregon Health Authority prior to initiation of related work when changes significantly affect: (a) The arrangement or use of rooms in…

333-675-0140 Time Period for Review (1) The Oregon Health Authority (Authority) will issue schematic design (SD) review comments or construction document (CD) review comments to project sponsors within 15 business days of receipt of all required materials and the appropriate revi…

333-675-0150 Expiration of Projects (1) Project plans submitted in accordance with these rules will be considered inactive and closed if: (a) Finalized construction drawings and specifications are not submitted for review and approval within 365 calendar days of the project’s sch…

333-675-0160 Early Design Assistance (1) A project sponsor may request an early design assistance conference by contacting the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) by electronic mail and asking for assignment. A proposed agenda and any necessary exhibits shall be included identify…

333-675-0170 Schematic Design Review Schematic design documents may be submitted to the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) for review and comment prior to the production of construction documents. Schematic design review is optional. (1) Schematic design documents submitted for …

333-675-0180 Construction Documents Review (1) Finalized construction drawings and specifications must be submitted for review and approval to the Oregon Health Authority (Authority). Each submission must be accompanied by payment of the review fee outlined in OAR 333-675-0230, T…

333-675-0200 Required Notification and Inspection Prior to Taking Occupancy (1) Notification by the project sponsor prior to taking occupancy of project review areas including temporary accommodations reviewed by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) must be made to the Authori…

333-675-0210 When Plans Are Not Submitted as Required When a project is implemented that required prior submission of plans in accordance with OAR 333-675-0110, but such plans were not submitted, the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) will require submission of plans and the app…

333-675-0220 Optional Reviews (1) When a project sponsor is not required by rule to file finalized construction drawings and specifications but wishes to do so to reduce the risk of noncompliance with licensure or fire and life safety standards, the project sponsor may request an…

333-675-0230 Construction Project Review Fees (1) Submission of plans and specifications for project review must be accompanied by payment of a fee according to the schedule contained in Table 1. When schematic plans have previously been reviewed and part of the review fee has be…

333-675-0240 Waivers (1) While a licensed health care facility is required to maintain continuous compliance with the built environment rules regulated by the Oregon Health Authority (Authority), these requirements do not prohibit the use of alternative concepts, methods, procedu…

333-700-0000 Statement of Purpose The purpose of these rules is to establish the standards for licensure of outpatient renal dialysis facilities. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 441.015, 441.025 & 442.015 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.015, 441.025 & 442.015 History: PH 4-201…

333-700-0004 Referenced Codes and Standards (1) At the time of initial licensure, an outpatient renal dialysis facility must meet the physical environment requirements in OAR chapter 333, division 700 including any applicable building and specialty codes in effect at the time of …

333-700-0005 Definitions As used in OAR chapter 333, division 700, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Administrator" means a person designated by the governing body to have overall management of the facility. The administrator enforces th…

333-700-0010 Application for Licensure (1) An outpatient renal dialysis facility must obtain a license from the Division. (2) An applicant wishing to apply for a license to operate an outpatient renal dialysis facility shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the Divis…

333-700-0015 Annual License Fee For outpatient renal dialysis facilities, the annual licensing fee shall be $2,000. Each license shall be issued only for the facility named in the application and shall not be transferable. If the ownership of the agency changes, the new owner sha…

333-700-0017 Application Review (1) In reviewing an application for an outpatient renal dialysis facility the Division shall: (a) Verify compliance with the applicable sections of ORS Chapters 441 and 442, and OAR chapter 333, division 700; (b) Conduct an on-site licensing survey…

333-700-0018 Approval of License Application (1) The Division shall notify an applicant in writing if a license application is approved, and shall include the license with the appropriate information. (2) A license shall be issued only for the premises and persons or governmental…

333-700-0019 Denial of License Application If the Division intends to deny a license application, it shall issue a Notice of Proposed Denial of License Application in accordance with ORS 183.411 through 183.470. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 441.015 & 441.025 Statutes/Other Impl…

333-700-0020 Expiration and Renewal of License Each license to operate an outpatient renal dialysis facility shall expire on December 31 following the date of issue, and if a renewal is desired, the licensee shall make application at least 30 days prior to the expiration date upo…

333-700-0025 Denial or Revocation of a License (1) A license for any facility may be denied, suspended or revoked by the Division when the Division finds that there has been a substantial failure to comply with the provisions of these rules and of health care facility licensing l…

333-700-0030 Discontinuance and Recommencement of Operation of Outpatient Renal Dialysis Facilities (1) If an outpatient renal dialysis facility wishes to temporarily discontinue operation but retain its license to operate, the facility shall notify the Division of the fact at le…

333-700-0035 Return of Facility License (1) If an outpatient renal dialysis facility's license is suspended, revoked, expires, or if a facility decides to permanently close, the license certificate in the licensee's possession shall be returned to the Division immediately. (2) If…

333-700-0040 Classification (1) Outpatient Renal Dialysis facilities (also known as End Stage Renal Dialysis facilities) that provides renal dialysis services directly to outpatients. (2) The classification of each facility shall be so designated on the license. (3) Health care f…

333-700-0045 Hearings Upon written notification by the Division of revocation, suspension or denial to issue or renew a license, a written request by the facility for a hearing in accordance with ORS 183.310 to 183.500 shall be granted by the Division. Statutory/Other Authority: …

333-700-0050 Adoption by Reference All rules, standards and publications referred to in OAR 333-700-0000 through 333-700-0130 are made a part thereof. Copies are available for inspection at the Division during office hours. Where publications are in conflict with the rules, the r…

333-700-0053 Complaints (1) Any person may make a complaint verbally or in writing to the Division regarding an allegation against an outpatient renal dialysis facility of a violation of any health care facility licensing law or condition for coverage. (2) The identity of a perso…

333-700-0057 Investigations (1) As soon as practicable after receiving a complaint, taking into consideration the nature of the complaint, Division staff may begin an investigation. (2) An outpatient renal dialysis facility shall permit Division staff access to the facility durin…

333-700-0060 Surveys (1) The Division shall, in addition to any investigations conducted under OAR 333-700-0057, conduct at least one on-site licensing survey of each outpatient renal dialysis facility every three years to determine compliance with health care facility licensing …

333-700-0061 Violations In addition to non-compliance with any health care facility licensing law or condition for coverage, it is a violation to: (1) Refuse to cooperate with an investigation or survey, including but not limited to failure to permit Division staff access to the …

333-700-0062 Informal Enforcement (1) If, during an investigation or survey Division staff document violations of health care facility licensing laws or conditions for coverage, the Division may issue a statement of deficiencies that cites the law alleged to have been violated an…

333-700-0063 Formal Enforcement (1) If, during an investigation or survey Division staff document substantial failure to comply with health care facility licensing laws, conditions for coverage or if a facility fails to pay a civil penalty imposed under ORS 441.170, the Division …

333-700-0064 Civil Penalties (1) A licensee that violates a health care facility licensing law, including OAR 333-700-0061 (Violations), is subject to the imposition of a civil penalty not to exceed $500 per day per violation. (2) In addition to the penalties under section (2) of…

333-700-0072 Waivers (1) While all outpatient renal dialysis facilities are required to maintain continuous compliance with the Division’s rules, these requirements do not prohibit the use of alternative concepts, methods, procedures, techniques, equipment, facilities, personnel …

333-700-0073 Outpatient Mobile Dialysis (1) A dialysis facility that provides staff assisted hemodialysis in a patient's home must: (a) Be licensed as an outpatient renal dialysis facility; and (b) Have a centralized, secure location, where the patient, water quality, equipment m…

333-700-0075 Administrative Authority and Management (1) Every facility shall be organized, equipped, and administered to provide adequate care for each person admitted. (2) The governing body, the owner, or the person or persons designated by the owner or governing body shall be…

333-700-0080 Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (1) The facility shall establish a program to monitor the quality of care given to patients. This program shall document that the facility staff evaluate the provision of care, determine treatment goals, identify opportu…

333-700-0085 Patient Care Plan (1) Each facility shall maintain a written patient care plan for each patient to ensure that patients receive the appropriate treatment modality and the appropriate care within that modality. Provisions shall be made for the patient, or when appropr…

333-700-0090 Medical Records (1) The facility shall maintain complete medical records on all patients (including self-dialysis patients within the self-dialysis unit and home dialysis patients whose care is under the supervision of the facility) in accordance with accepted profes…

333-700-0095 Medical Director of an Outpatient Renal Dialysis Facility The Medical Director shall be responsible for oversight of the care provided by the staff of the dialysis facility. Treatment must be provided under the general supervision of a director who is a physician. Th…

333-700-0100 Patient Care Staff (1) The facility shall maintain a personnel record for each staff member which includes, but is not limited to documentation of the following: (a) Hire date; (b) Required current license or certification; (c) Orientation completed prior to commence…

333-700-0105 Minimal Service Requirements for an Outpatient Renal Dialysis Facility The facility must provide dialysis services, as well as adequate laboratory, social, and nutritional services to meet the needs of the dialysis patient. (1) Outpatient Dialysis Services: (a) Staff…

333-700-0110 Infection Control (1) There shall be written policies and procedures in effect for the prevention and control of hepatitis and other infections. These policies must include, but are not limited to: (a) Appropriate procedures for surveillance and reporting of infectio…

333-700-0115 Patients’ Rights, Responsibilities and Family Education (1) The governing body of the facility shall adopt written policies regarding the rights and responsibilities of patients and, through the chief executive officer, shall be responsible for development of, and ad…

333-700-0120 Facility Safety and Emergency Preparedness (1) The physical environment in which dialysis services are furnished must afford and maintain a functional, clean, sanitary, safe, and comfortable setting for patients, staff, and the public. At minimum, the facility shall …

333-700-0125 Reuse of Hemodialyzers and other Dialysis Supplies If the facility reuses hemodialyzers, the facility shall conform to the following: (1) Meet the requirements of AAMI published in "Reprocessing of Hemodialyzers," ANSI/AAMI RD47:2008/(R)2013, adopted by reference; (2…

333-700-0131 Physical Environment Requirements (1) A facility must continue to meet all applicable building and physical environment standards, including but not limited to structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire and life safety codes that were in effect at the time of…

334-001-0000 Notice to Interested Persons Prior to adoption, amendment or repeal of any rule relating to the practice of massage or bodywork, the Board must give notice pursuant to ORS 183.335 of the proposed adoption, amendment or repeal: (1) By mailing or delivering a copy of t…

334-001-0005 Model Rules of Procedure The most current Model Rules of Procedure as promulgated by the Attorney General of the State of Oregon under the Administrative Procedures Act are by this reference adopted as the rules and procedures of the Board of Massage Therapists and m…

334-001-0012 Budget The Oregon Board of Massage Therapists hereby adopts, and fully incorporates herein, the Oregon Board of Massage Therapists' 2025-2027 Biennium budget of $2,967,500.00. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 182.462 & ORS 687.121 (10) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 1…