Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 818 - OREGON BOARD OF DENTISTRY
Division 13 - HEALTH PROFESSIONALS' SERVICES PROGRAM
Section 818-013-0010 - Procedures for Board Referrals
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) When the Board receives information involving a licensee who may have a substance related disorder, mental disorder, or both types of disorders, the Board staff will investigate and complete a non-identifying confidential report to be presented at a Board meeting.
(2) The Board will consider all relevant factors before determining whether to refer a licensee to the HPSP, including but not limited to licensee's disciplinary history; the severity and duration of the licensee's impairment; the extent to which licensee's practice can be limited or managed to eliminate danger to the public; and the likelihood that licensee's impairment can be managed with treatment.
(3) If a licensee meets referral criteria and the Board approves entry into the HPSP, the Board will provide a written referral to HPSP.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 676, 679 & 680
Stats. Implemented: ORS 676.185, 676.190, 676.195, 676.200 & 676.140(e)
