OAR 436-055-0085: Training for Interactions with Independent Medical Examination Providers

(1) Director approval of training curricula. Any training relating to interactions with independent medical examination (IME) providers must follow a curriculum that has been approved by the director. Curricula must include at least some of the following components: (a) Appropriate and ethical communication with IME providers; (b) Insurers’ rights and responsibilities; (c) Injured workers’ rights and responsibilities; (d) IME providers’ standards of conduct requirement; (e) IME complaint process and investigations by the Workers’ Compensation Division; or (f) The requirements of ORS 656.325 and OAR 436-010. (2) Request for approval. Any person may develop a training curriculum and request approval from the director under this section. (a) The request for approval must: (A) Be made in writing; (B) Describe how the training content relates to the components in section (1) of this rule; and (C) Specify the total number of training hours to be provided. (b) The director will approve or deny the request and notify the person of the decision within 30 days of receipt of the request. (A) If the request is approved, the curriculum will be valid until the content or number of hours of training change, at which time a new request for approval must be submitted. (B) If the request is denied, the director will notify the person of the reasons for denial. The person may resubmit the request when the reasons for denial have been addressed. (3) Registry of approved curricula. The director will maintain a registry of approved training curricula.