OAR 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)(h): (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.