OAR 877-040-0003: Definitions

The following definitions apply in this division of rules: (1) “Complainant” — A person or group of persons who files a complaint or the Board for Board-initiated complaints. (2) "Complaint" — A report or an allegation that a person regulated by the board has committed an act that could subject the person to discipline under ORS 675.540 or is impaired. A complaint should specifically describe the conduct complained of to the best of the ability of the complainant (3) “Consumer Protection Committee” — A committee of one or more board members assigned by the board to fulfill specified functions related to complaints. There may be more than one Consumer Protection Committee. (4) “Impairment” — an inability to practice with reasonable competence and safety due to the habitual or excessive use of drugs or alcohol, other chemical dependency or a mental health condition. (5) “Respondent” — A person regulated by the board against whom a complaint is filed. (6) “Social work” in ORS 675.540(1)(c) and (1)(d) means “clinical social work” as defined in ORS 675.510(2).