(2) In the conduct of investigations, the board may:
(a) Take evidence;
(b) Take the depositions of witnesses, including the person charged, in the manner provided by law in civil cases;
(c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person charged, before the board in person the same as in civil cases;
(d) Require answers to interrogatories;
(e) Compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents and testimony pertaining to the matter under investigation;
(f) Require a person to undergo a mental, physical, chemical dependency or competency evaluation at the person’s expense when the board has reasonable grounds to believe that the person is or may be unable to practice a medical imaging modality with reasonable skill and safety or may constitute a risk to the public, with the results being reported to the board. The report may not be disclosed to the public but may be received into evidence in a proceeding between the board and the person when the mental, physical, chemical dependency or competency of the person is at issue, notwithstanding any claim of privilege by the person; and
(g) Issue subpoenas over the signature of the board chairperson or executive director and the seal of the board in the name of the State of Oregon.
(3) For the purpose of disciplinary issues concerning scope of practice and standards of practice, the board may form temporary peer review committees in the relevant modality or subspecialty to advise the board of appropriate action. The composition, authority and responsibilities of a temporary committee must be defined in rules adopted by the board. [1989 c.843 §10; 2009 c.833 §22; 2021 c.134 §1]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Section 688.010 - Definitions for ORS 688.010 to 688.201.
Section 688.015 - Findings and purpose.
Section 688.020 - License required to practice physical therapy or use designation.
Section 688.030 - Application of ORS 688.010 to 688.201.
Section 688.035 - Short title.
Section 688.040 - Licensing procedure.
Section 688.050 - Qualifications of physical therapist; examination; rules.
Section 688.055 - Qualifications of physical therapist assistant; examination.
Section 688.080 - Reciprocity; fee.
Section 688.100 - Renewals; rules; fee; lapse.
Section 688.110 - Temporary permit; fee.
Section 688.132 - Duty to refer person.
Section 688.135 - Duties and responsibilities of physical therapist.
Section 688.140 - Grounds for discipline; sanctions; civil penalties.
Section 688.145 - Discipline procedure; review of orders; confidential information.
Section 688.201 - Disposition of receipts.
Section 688.240 - Physical Therapy Licensure Compact.
Section 688.405 - Definitions for ORS 688.405 to 688.605.
Section 688.415 - License or permit requirement; prohibited acts.
Section 688.425 - Licensed persons may use title.
Section 688.435 - Application of ORS 688.405 to 688.605.
Section 688.445 - Licensing and renewal procedure; modalities; fees.
Section 688.455 - License fee; general qualifications.
Section 688.460 - Exemption from certain licensure requirements.
Section 688.480 - Qualifications of operators of certain equipment.
Section 688.485 - Examinations; fees.
Section 688.495 - Licensing of radiographer without examination.
Section 688.505 - Evidence of continuing education on renewal.
Section 688.510 - Certificate to practice fluoroscopy; fees; rules; discipline.
Section 688.515 - Limited X-ray machine operator permit; fees; qualifications; rules.
Section 688.517 - Bone densitometry certificate; fees; rules.
Section 688.525 - Grounds for discipline; investigation of complaints; confidential information.
Section 688.555 - Rulemaking; executive director.
Section 688.557 - Authority of board to require fingerprints.
Section 688.560 - Fees; rules.
Section 688.565 - Continuing education.
Section 688.585 - Board of Medical Imaging Account.
Section 688.603 - Fines; rules.
Section 688.605 - Duty to report violation; confidentiality; procedure on claims of violation.
Section 688.625 - Definitions for ORS 688.625 to 688.665.
Section 688.630 - Certification requirement.
Section 688.635 - Scope of practice of hemodialysis technician; rules.
Section 688.640 - Application for certificate; rules.
Section 688.701 - Definitions for ORS 688.701 to 688.734.
Section 688.705 - Board of Athletic Trainers; appointment; membership; terms.
Section 688.707 - Officers; quorum; meetings.
Section 688.709 - Board duties; rules.
Section 688.715 - Authority of Health Licensing Office; rules; investigations.
Section 688.718 - License required; exceptions.
Section 688.720 - Requirements for licensure; fee.
Section 688.730 - Use of title.
Section 688.800 - Definitions for ORS 688.800 to 688.840.
Section 688.805 - Exceptions to license requirements; practice requirements.
Section 688.810 - Use of titles.
Section 688.815 - License to practice respiratory care.
Section 688.819 - Polysomnographic technologist license; license by endorsement.
Section 688.825 - Selection of board chairperson; quorum; meetings.
Section 688.830 - Duties of Health Licensing Office and of board; rules.
Section 688.915 - Civil penalty for violation of ORS 688.405 to 688.605 or rules.