OAR 409-030-0160: Regular Review of Clinical Placement Standards

(1) The Authority shall convene an advisory group that may include representatives of affected students, health profession programs, clinical settings, and healthcare boards that regulate health profession programs. The Authority and the advisory group shall review the standards set forth in sections OAR 409-030-0170 through 409-030-0240 of these rules annually. Affected parties may bring proposed changes to the annual review process. (2) Standards for immunizations are based on CDC guidance and other state and federal regulatory bodies overseeing immunization and vaccinations for health care workers. Rules shall be updated as needed to remain in compliance with suggested vaccination schedules and other recommendations from these regulatory bodies related to the applicable immunizations and screenings listed in Table 1 in OAR 409-030-0150. (3) State and nationwide criminal background check standards are based on rules determined by authorized state and federal regulatory bodies, including but not limited to the Joint Commission. [ED. NOTE: To view attachments referenced in rule text, click here to view rule.]