OAR 409-030-0120: General applicability

(1) These rules apply to all students who: (a) Plan to undergo clinical training at a setting listed in OAR 409-030-0140 within the state of Oregon; regardless of the location of the health profession or health-related profession program in which the student is matriculated; (b) Concentrate on a health professional or health-related professional discipline listed in OAR 409-030-0130; (c) Have direct contact with patients at any point during the clinical placement; (d) Are matriculated into a health professional or health related professional training program as described in OAR 409-030-0130; and (e) Engage in direct patient care activities. (2) Clinical sites must require onsite instructors (unless prohibited by collective bargaining agreement) in the health profession program to satisfy the same requirements for immunizations, screenings, trainings, and other requirements set forth in these rules, if the instructor accompanies students onsite during clinical training and engages in direct contact with patients on behalf of or in support of the student. (3) Except as provided in OAR 409-030-0150, covered clinical sites may not create additional or more stringent administrative requirements within the categories addressed by these rules for students and instructors covered by these rules.