OAR 337-010-0051: Expedited Licensure Process During an Emergency

(1) When an emergency has been declared, a person who does not hold a license issued by the Board but does hold a Board recognized national medical imaging credential that is current and in good standing, may apply for a Permanent Initial License from the OBMI. Under a declared emergency, the Board chair and Executive Director may modify established initial licensing processes to assist with the healthcare response to the emergency circumstances. (2) An Emergency may be declared by the Governor or Board chair. (3) With the exception of any modified licensure process established pursuant to subsection (1) of this rule, this license is subject to all other statutes and rules regarding applications and licensure, including fees. (4) Regarding any modification of the initial licensing processes related to fingerprint background checks, an initial license may be issued prior to review of the fingerprint background check results only if: (a) The applicant has submitted fingerprints as part of the initial application process for a full background check; (b) The applicant has never been convicted of any crime; and (c) Board staff runs a LEDS check before issuing the license. (5) If an initial license is issued pursuant to subsection (4) of this rule and after review of the fingerprint background check results it is determined that the applicant has been convicted of any crime or provided inaccurate attestations or declarations to questions on the initial licensure application, licensee may be disciplined, up to revocation of licensure and including issuance of civil penalties. (6) Failure to comply with any modified licensure procedure established pursuant to subsection (1) of this rule will result in an application being processed based on established licensure processes.