Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 331 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH LICENSING OFFICE
Division 20 - REGULATORY OPERATIONS RULES
Section 331-020-0040 - Complaint Processing and Investigation

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 331-020-0040

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

When a complaint is filed with the Office:

(1) The Office will determine whether the complaint is related to a profession or occupation under the Office's authority and falls within authority delegated to the Office by statute.

(2) The Office unit will:

(a) Review the complaint, and as applicable, interview parties and witnesses, and examine physical evidence;

(b) Determine whether an authorization holder or other individual practiced within the standards of the program;

(c) Recommend Office or board action.

(3) Appropriate action will be determined.

(4) As used in ORS 676.608(8), to "appear before the Office" includes: an investigative interview conducted under oath, under subpoena or otherwise compelled; an interview before a board, council, or subcommittee of a board or council; any depositions authorized by the Office; pre-hearing conferences; and contested case hearings. It does not include requests for records, records compelled by a subpoena, interrogatories, written admissions, other written communications, or voluntary communications, including voluntary settlement discussions.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 183, ORS 676.565, ORS 676.608, ORS 676.615 & ORS 681.700-681.730

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 183, ORS 676.565, ORS 676.608, ORS 676.615 & ORS 681.700-681.730

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