OAR 333-003-0040: Diagnostic and Treatment Protocols

(1) If the Public Health Director creates diagnostic and treatment guidelines or protocols in response to an emergency under ORS 431A.015 or a declared public health emergency under 433.441, the Director shall consult with appropriate medical experts. (2) Appropriate medical experts may include but are not limited to staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a medical advisory group, and Public Health Division staff. (3) To the extent feasible the Public Health Director shall make every effort to consult with local practicing health care providers regarding the development of diagnostic and treatment guidelines or protocols. (4) Required diagnostic and treatment guidelines or protocols issued by the Public Health Director shall be in writing, and shall be provided to health care providers, institutions and facilities by one or more of the following means: (a) Releases through print, radio or television media outlets; (b) Releases in health care provider publications when timely; or (c) Mailings, faxes, electronic mail or other electronic notification to affected health care providers, facilities and institutions.