US Laws, Codes, Statutes & Cases

Chapter 687 — Massage Therapists; Direct Entry Midwives

 

2007 EDITION

 

MASSAGE THERAPISTS; DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIVES

 

OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS

 

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

 

(Generally)

 

687.011     Definitions

 

687.021     Practice of massage without license prohibited; injunction against violation

 

687.031     Application of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991

 

(Licensing)

 

687.041     Applications for licenses

 

687.051     Qualifications of applicants; continuing education; license renewal; inactive status; rules

 

687.057     License by indorsement or reciprocity; rules

 

687.061     Expiration and renewal of license; rules; fees; sanctions for practicing without valid license

 

687.071     Fees; rules; examinations; disposition and use of moneys

 

687.081     Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license or refusal to renew license; probation; civil penalties; complaint investigation

 

687.086     License denial procedure; review of rules and board orders

 

(State Board)

 

687.115     State Board of Massage Therapists; members; appointment; terms; meetings; compensation; administrator

 

687.121     Rules

 

687.122     Investigation of violations; power of board; subpoenas

 

687.123     Inspection of premises

 

687.250     Enforcement; civil penalty

 

DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIVES

 

(Generally)

 

687.405     “Licensed direct entry midwife” defined

 

687.410     When use of title authorized

 

687.415     When license required

 

(Licensing)

 

687.420     Standards for licensing; application; payment by medical assistance program for services provided by licensed midwife

 

687.425     Renewal of license; effect of failure to renew; rules

 

687.430     Waiver of required written examination

 

687.435     Fees; rules

 

687.445     Discipline

 

(State Board and Health Licensing Agency)

 

687.470     State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery; establishment; appointment; confirmation; membership

 

687.475     Officers; meetings; quorum; compensation and expenses; rules

 

687.480     Practice standards

 

687.485     Authority of Oregon Health Licensing Agency; rules

 

687.490     Confidentiality of information provided to board or agency

 

(Miscellaneous)

 

687.493     Authority to purchase and administer certain legend drugs and devices

 

687.495     Collection of data on births

 

PENALTIES

 

687.895     Procedure for civil penalties

 

687.991     Criminal penalties

 

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

 

(Generally)

 

      687.010 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.011 Definitions. As used in ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991:

      (1) “Board” means the State Board of Massage Therapists.

      (2) “Certified class” means a class that is approved by the board and is offered:

      (a) By a person or institution licensed as a career school under ORS 345.010 to 345.450;

      (b) By a community college and approved by the State Board of Education; or

      (c) In another state and licensed or approved by the appropriate agency in that state.

      (3) “Fraud or misrepresentation” means knowingly giving misinformation or a false impression through the intentional misstatement of, concealment of or failure to make known a material fact or by other means.

      (4) “Manual” means the use of the hands or the feet, or both, or any part of the body in the performance of massage.

      (5) “Massage” or “massage therapy” means the use on the human body of pressure, friction, stroking, tapping or kneading, vibration or stretching by manual or mechanical means or gymnastics, with or without appliances such as vibrators, infrared heat, sun lamps and external baths, and with or without lubricants such as salts, powders, liquids or creams for the purpose of, but not limited to, maintaining good health and establishing and maintaining good physical condition.

      (6) “Massage therapist” means a person licensed under ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 to practice massage.

      (7) “Practice of massage” means the performance of massage:

      (a) For purposes other than sexual contact, as defined in ORS 167.002 (5); and

      (b) For compensation.

      (8) “Preceptor” means a licensed massage therapist who contracts with an approved school or program of massage to provide direct on-site clinical supervision of a massage student enrolled in a certified class.

      (9) “Supervision” means:

      (a) The process of overseeing and directing the training of massage students as set forth in rules of the board;

      (b) The process of overseeing and directing a licensee being disciplined by the board; or

      (c) Voluntary consultation with, and education of, less experienced licensed massage therapists or practitioners in related fields.

      (10) “Treatment” means the selection, application and practice of massage or massage therapy essential to the effective execution and management of a plan of care.

      (11) “Unprofessional or dishonorable conduct” means a behavior, practice or condition that is contrary to the ethical standards adopted by the board. [1955 c.492 §1; 1977 c.507 §1; 1979 c.89 §1; 1985 c.82 §1; 1987 c.158 §144; 1989 c.841 §1; 1993 c.45 §295; 1995 c.343 §60; 1997 c.626 §2; 1999 c.39 §9; 1999 c.537 §5]

 

      687.020 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.021 Practice of massage without license prohibited; injunction against violation. (1) No person shall engage in or purport to be in the practice of massage without a massage therapist license issued by the State Board of Massage Therapists.

      (2) It is unlawful to advertise by printed publication or otherwise:

      (a) The giving of massage treatments in this state by a person not licensed under ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991; or

      (b) The use of “massage” in the business name unless the person providing the massage is licensed under ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991.

      (3) The Attorney General, the prosecuting attorney of any county or the board, in its own name, may maintain an action for an injunction against any person violating this section. An injunction may be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person. An injunction does not relieve a person from criminal prosecution for violation of this section or from any other civil, criminal or disciplinary remedy. [1955 c.492 §2; 1971 c.650 §36; 1977 c.507 §2; 1979 c.89 §2; 1985 c.82 §2; 1989 c.841 §2; 1997 c.626 §3; 1999 c.537 §6]

 

      687.030 [Amended by 1953 c.438 §2; repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.031 Application of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. (1) ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 do not apply to:

      (a) Persons licensed under any other law of this state to do any acts included in the definition of massage in ORS 687.011 or persons working under the direction of any such person.

      (b) Trainers of any amateur, semiprofessional or professional athlete or athletic team.

      (c) Massage practiced at the athletic department of any institution maintained by public funds of the state or of any of its political subdivisions.

      (d) Massage practiced at the athletic department of any school or college.

      (e) Massage clinics operated as part of a certified class for the purpose of student training supervised by an approved instructor or preceptor if:

      (A) Any charge for the massage does not exceed the cost incurred in providing the massage; and

      (B) The student is not compensated.

      (f) Students enrolled in a certified class when practicing massage techniques in a nonclinical setting, at or away from massage school premises or program sites, under the supervision of an approved instructor or preceptor, if:

      (A) The student is clearly identified as a student to any member of the public receiving massage services; and

      (B) The student is not compensated.

      (g) Nonresident practitioners holding a valid license, permit, certificate or registration issued by any other state or territory of the United States or by a foreign country and temporarily practicing massage in this state for a period not exceeding 30 days for the purpose of:

      (A) Presenting educational or clinical programs, lectures, seminars or workshops;

      (B) Furnishing massage services during an emergency as part of a disaster response team; or

      (C) Consulting with a massage therapist licensed in this state regarding massage practices or services.

      (h) Trained or licensed practitioners of psychotherapy or counseling modalities that use physical techniques to access or support psychotherapeutic processes when practicing within the scope of a license or if the practitioner has an express oral or written agreement that the sole intent in using the physical techniques is to render the psychotherapy or counseling.

      (i) Practitioners of reflexology who do not claim expressly or implicitly to be massage therapists and who limit their work to the practice of reflexology through the application of pressure with the thumbs to reflex points on the feet, hands and ears for the purpose of bringing the body into balance, thereby promoting the well-being of clients.

      (2) A nonresident practitioner performing massage under subsection (1)(g) of this section must obtain a temporary practice permit if practicing in this state for a total of more than 30 days in a calendar year. Applications shall be accompanied by the application fee provided for in ORS 687.071. A temporary practice permit shall allow the nonresident practitioner to practice massage in this state for a maximum of 180 days in a calendar year. [1955 c.492 §12; 1985 c.82 §3; 1993 c.564 §1; 1997 c.626 §4; 1999 c.537 §7; 2007 c.332 §1]

 

      687.040 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

(Licensing)

 

      687.041 Applications for licenses. (1) Applications to the State Board of Massage Therapists for a massage therapist license shall be made on forms provided by the board and shall contain the information required to assure the board of the applicant’s eligibility for a license. The application fee provided for in ORS 687.071 shall accompany the application.

      (2) An applicant shall state on the application whether the applicant has ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime exclusive of minor traffic offenses and if so, where and when.

      (3) The board may require that an applicant submit to fingerprinting and may use the fingerprints to request a criminal records check of the applicant under ORS 181.534. It may also require the photograph of the applicant.

      (4) All law enforcement agencies in this state shall cooperate with the board in the administration of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 and shall, when requested, investigate and report to the board their findings regarding the arrest or conviction of the applicant for crimes within or outside this state. [1955 c.492 §3; 1957 c.166 §1; 1977 c.507 §6; 1979 c.89 §3; 1989 c.841 §3; 1997 c.626 §5; 1999 c.537 §8; 2005 c.730 §36]

 

      687.050 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.051 Qualifications of applicants; continuing education; license renewal; inactive status; rules. (1) To be eligible for issuance of an initial license in this state as a massage therapist after January 1, 1999, the applicant shall:

      (a) Furnish the State Board of Massage Therapists with any personal references required by rule of the board.

      (b) Have attained the age of 18 years.

      (c) Furnish the board with educational certificates or transcripts required by law or rule of the board including but not limited to proof of certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the subjects listed in paragraph (d) of this subsection.

      (d) Have completed a minimum of 500 contact hours of certified classes in the following subjects: Anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, pathology, hydrotherapy, theory and hands-on practice of massage and bodywork techniques and professional practices, including client communication and boundaries, professional and business ethics and sanitation. The board by rule may set the minimum number of required hours for each subject.

      (e) Pass an examination prepared and conducted by the board or its authorized representative establishing competency and ability to engage in the practice of massage. The examination shall be administered in the English language and may be in written, oral or practical form and may test the applicant for the required level of knowledge and skill in any subject related to massage and bodywork. The board may accept passage of a board-approved national standardized examination as meeting the written examination requirement contained in this paragraph.

      (f) Submit the application with payment for licensing within one year after notification of having passed the qualifying examination.

      (2) An applicant must be a person of good moral character. For purposes of this section, the lack of good moral character may be established by reference to acts or conduct reflecting moral turpitude or to acts or conduct that would cause a reasonable person to have substantial doubts about the applicant’s ability to practice massage in accordance with ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 and rules of the board.

      (3) The board may require that an applicant furnish evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant can safely and competently practice the profession of massage. The board may consider evidence including, but not limited to, indications of impairment by alcohol or controlled substances or behavior, practices or conduct that would be considered unprofessional or dishonorable conduct if engaged in by a person licensed under ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991.

      (4) To be eligible for biennial renewal, a renewal applicant shall submit evidence to the board, as determined by the board by rule, that the applicant has completed a minimum of 12 hours of board-approved continuing education.

      (5) To be eligible for inactive status, a licensed massage therapist must not be practicing massage in this state. [1955 c.492 §4; 1957 c.166 §2; 1977 c.507 §7; 1979 c.89 §4; 1985 c.82 §4; 1989 c.841 §4; 1995 c.23 §1; 1997 c.32 §1; 1997 c.176 §1; 1997 c.626 §§6,6a; 1999 c.537 §9]

 

      687.055 [1977 c.507 §5; 1985 c.82 §6; repealed by 1989 c.841 §14]

 

      687.057 License by indorsement or reciprocity; rules. (1) The State Board of Massage Therapists may license by indorsement or reciprocity any individual who applies, meets the requirements established by the board and, on the date of making application, is a massage therapist licensed under the laws of any other state or territory of the United States or by a foreign country if the requirements in the state, territory or country where the applicant is licensed are not less than those required in ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. The board shall adopt rules for determining the necessity of an examination based on educational preparation, successful completion of other examinations, work experience and the number of years in active practice of massage.

      (2) The board may license by indorsement any individual who applies and successfully completes a practical examination if the individual is already licensed under a law of this state to do an act included in the definition of massage in ORS 687.011.

      (3) The board may enter into an agreement with the appropriate regulatory body of any other state, territory or foreign country for reciprocal licensing if the board determines that the qualifications and standards of the other state, territory or foreign country are not less than those required in ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. [1977 c.507 §18; 1985 c.82 §7; 1989 c.841 §5; 1997 c.626 §7; 1999 c.326 §1; 1999 c.537 §10]

 

      687.060 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.061 Expiration and renewal of license; rules; fees; sanctions for practicing without valid license. (1) Licenses issued under ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 expire on the date established by the State Board of Massage Therapists by rule and may be renewed after payment of the renewal fee established by the board. If the renewal fee is not paid by the expiration date established by the board, a delinquency fee must be paid prior to renewal. Licenses may be renewed within three years after the date of expiration upon payment of the renewal fee and the delinquency fee established by the board.

      (2) An individual who practices massage without holding a valid unexpired license issued under ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 is subject to disciplinary action and civil penalty by the board, injunction and criminal prosecution. No disciplinary action, civil penalty or criminal proceeding shall be initiated under this section after the date that a renewal and delinquency fee is paid. However, payment of a renewal and delinquency fee does not stay any disciplinary action, civil penalty or criminal proceeding already assessed or initiated. [1955 c.492 §5; 1977 c.507 §8; 1979 c.89 §5; 1985 c.82 §8; 1989 c.841 §6; 1997 c.626 §8; 1999 c.537 §11; 2005 c.148 §1]

 

      687.070 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.071 Fees; rules; examinations; disposition and use of moneys. (1) The State Board of Massage Therapists shall impose fees for the following:

      (a) Massage therapist license issuance or renewal.

      (b) Examinations and reexaminations.

      (c) Inactive status.

      (d) Delinquency in renewal of a license.

      (e) Temporary practice permit.

      (f) Application for massage license examination.

      (2) If the effective period of the initial massage therapist license is to be less than 12 months by reason of the expiration date established by rule of the board, the required license fee shall be prorated to represent one-half of the biennial rate.

      (3) The board shall examine or reexamine any applicant for a massage therapist license who pays a fee for each examination and who meets the requirements of ORS 687.051.

      (4) All moneys received by the board shall be paid into the account created by the board under ORS 182.470 and are appropriated continuously to the board and shall be used only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. [1955 c.492 §6; 1957 c.166 §3; 1973 c.427 §32; 1977 c.217 §1; 1977 c.507 §9; 1979 c.89 §6; 1983 c.227 §1; 1989 c.841 §7; 1991 c.703 §30; 1993 c.18 §148; 1997 c.626 §9; 1999 c.326 §2; 1999 c.537 §12; 1999 c.1084 §14; 2005 c.148 §2]

 

      687.075 [1997 c.626 §1; 1999 c.537 §13; repealed by 2005 c.730 §77]

 

      687.080 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.081 Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license or refusal to renew license; probation; civil penalties; complaint investigation. (1) The State Board of Massage Therapists may discipline a licensee, deny, suspend, revoke or refuse to renew a license, issue a reprimand, censure a licensee or place a licensee on probation if the licensee:

      (a) Has violated any provision of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 or any rule of the board adopted under ORS 687.121.

      (b) Has made any false representation or statement to the board in order to induce or prevent action by the board.

      (c) Has a physical or mental condition that makes the licensee unable to conduct safely the practice of massage.

      (d) Is habitually intemperate in the use of alcoholic beverages or is addicted to the use of habit-forming drugs or controlled substances.

      (e) Has misrepresented to any patron any services rendered.

      (f) Has been convicted of a crime that bears a demonstrable relationship to the practice of massage.

      (g) Fails to meet with any requirement under ORS 687.051.

      (h) Violates any provision of ORS 167.002 to 167.027.

      (i) Engages in unprofessional or dishonorable conduct.

      (j) Has been the subject of disciplinary action as a massage therapist by any other state or territory of the United States or by a foreign country and the board determines that the cause of the disciplinary action would be a violation under ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 or rules of the board if it occurred in this state.

      (2) If the board places a licensee on probation pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the board may impose and at any time modify the following conditions of probation:

      (a) Limitation on the allowed scope of practice.

      (b) If the board finds that the licensee is physically or mentally impaired, a requirement for successful completion of appropriate treatment as determined by the board.

      (c) Individual or peer supervision.

      (d) Such other conditions as the board may deem necessary for the protection of the public and the rehabilitation of the licensee.

      (3) If the board determines that a licensee’s continued practice constitutes a serious danger to the public, the board may impose an emergency suspension of the license without a hearing. Simultaneous with the order of suspension, the board shall institute proceedings for a hearing as provided under ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. The suspension shall continue unless and until the licensee obtains injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction or the board determines that the suspension is no longer necessary for the protection of the public.

      (4) In addition to the discipline described in subsection (1) of this section, the board may impose a civil penalty as provided under ORS 687.250. Civil penalties under this subsection shall be imposed pursuant to ORS 183.745.

      (5) Prior to imposing any of the sanctions authorized under this section, the board shall consider, but is not limited to, the following factors:

      (a) The person’s past history in observing the provisions of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 and the rules adopted pursuant thereto;

      (b) The effect of the violation on public safety and welfare;

      (c) The degree to which the action subject to sanction violates professional ethics and standards of practice;

      (d) The economic and financial condition of the person subject to sanction; and

      (e) Any mitigating factors that the board may choose to consider.

      (6) In addition to the sanctions authorized by this section, the board may assess against a licensee the costs associated with the disciplinary action taken against the licensee.

      (7) The board shall adopt a code of ethical standards for practitioners of massage and shall take appropriate measures to ensure that all applicants and practitioners of massage are aware of those standards.

      (8) Upon receipt of a complaint under ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991, the board shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165.

      (9) Information that the board obtains as part of an investigation into licensee or applicant conduct or as part of a contested case proceeding, consent order or stipulated agreement involving licensee or applicant conduct is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175. [1955 c.492 §9; 1977 c.507 §10; 1979 c.89 §7; 1979 c.744 §58; 1985 c.82 §9; 1989 c.841 §8; 1997 c.627 §§1,1a; 1997 c.791 §42a; 1999 c.537 §14]

 

      687.086 License denial procedure; review of rules and board orders. (1) If the State Board of Massage Therapists proposes to impose any of the sanctions authorized in ORS 687.081 or take other disciplinary action, opportunity for hearing shall be accorded as provided in ORS chapter 183. Hearings under this section must be conducted by an administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings established by ORS 183.605.

      (2) Promulgation of rules, conduct of hearings, issuance of orders and judicial review of rules and orders shall be as provided in ORS chapter 183. [1971 c.734 §138; 1977 c.507 §11; 1997 c.626 §11; 1997 c.627 §2; 1999 c.537 §15; 1999 c.849 §§166,167; 1999 c.1084 §§15,15a; 2003 c.75 §59]

 

      687.087 [1989 c.841 §§9,12; 1991 c.734 §74; renumbered 687.895 in 1991]

 

      687.090 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.091 [1955 c.492 §10; repealed by 1971 c.734 §21]

 

      687.100 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.101 [1955 c.492 §11; repealed by 1971 c.734 §21]

 

      687.110 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.111 [1955 c.492 §8; 1977 c.507 §12; 1979 c.89 §8; 1981 c.398 §1; 1985 c.82 §10; repealed by 1989 c.841 §14]

 

(State Board)

 

      687.115 State Board of Massage Therapists; members; appointment; terms; meetings; compensation; administrator. (1) The State Board of Massage Therapists shall operate as a semi-independent state agency subject to ORS 182.456 to 182.472, for purposes of carrying out the provisions of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. The board shall be composed of seven members, four of whom shall be licensed massage therapists and three of whom shall be members of the public, including one public member selected from a health related field, who shall be appointed by the Governor for terms of four years. Members serve at the option of the Governor.

      (2) Members are entitled to compensation and expenses as determined by the board.

      (3) The board may:

      (a) Hold meetings at times and locations determined by the board.

      (b) Hire, define the duties and fix the salary of an administrator who may hire and define the duties and provide supervision and evaluation of other employees as necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. The administrator, with approval of the board, may also employ special consultants. All salaries, compensation and expenses incurred or allowed shall be paid out of funds received by the board. [1971 c.650 §37; 1973 c.792 §42; 1977 c.217 §2; 1977 c.507 §13; 1985 c.82 §11; 1989 c.69 §2; 1997 c.177 §1; 1997 c.626 §12; 1997 c.632 §11; 1999 c.537 §16; 1999 c.1084 §16]

 

      687.120 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.121 Rules. The State Board of Massage Therapists may adopt rules:

      (1) Establishing reasonable standards concerning the sanitary, hygienic and healthful conditions of premises and facilities used by massage therapists.

      (2) Relating to the methods and procedures used in the practice of massage.

      (3) Governing the examination and investigation of applicants for the licenses issued under ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991 and the issuance, renewal, suspension and revocation of such licenses.

      (4) Setting standards for certifying classes under ORS 687.051.

      (5) Requiring that massage therapists supply the board with the accurate, current address or addresses where they practice massage.

      (6) Fixing the educational, training and experience requirements for licensing by indorsement or reciprocity.

      (7) Establishing requirements for issuance and retention of an inactive license.

      (8) Regarding any matter that the board reasonably considers necessary and proper for the administration and enforcement of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. [1955 c.492 §7; 1977 c.507 §14; 1985 c.82 §12; 1989 c.841 §13; 1997 c.626 §13; 1999 c.537 §17]

 

      687.122 Investigation of violations; power of board; subpoenas. (1) Upon the complaint of any citizen of this state, or upon its own motion, the State Board of Massage Therapists may investigate any alleged violation of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991.

      (2) In the conduct of investigations, the board may:

      (a) Take evidence;

      (b) Take the depositions of witnesses, including the person charged, in the manner provided by law in civil cases;

      (c) Compel the appearance of witnesses, including the person charged, before the board in person the same as in civil cases;

      (d) Require answers to interrogatories; and

      (e) Compel the production of books, papers, accounts, documents and testimony pertaining to the matter under investigation.

      (3) In exercising its authority under subsection (2) of this section, the board may issue subpoenas over the signature of the board chairperson and the seal of the board in the name of the State of Oregon.

      (4) If a person fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this section, the judge of the circuit court shall compel obedience by proceedings for contempt as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued from the court. [1989 c.843 §8; 1997 c.626 §14; 1999 c.537 §18]

 

      687.123 Inspection of premises. Upon complaint about the premises on which a massage therapist practices massage, the State Board of Massage Therapists or its authorized representative may inspect such premises in order to determine whether the premises meet the standards set by order of the board under ORS 687.121 (1). [1989 c.841 §17; 1999 c.537 §19]

 

      687.125 [1977 c.507 §17; 1997 c.626 §15; renumbered 687.890 in 1997]

 

      687.130 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.135 [1977 c.507 §4; repealed by 1989 c.841 §14]

 

      687.140 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.150 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.160 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.170 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.180 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.190 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.200 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.210 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.220 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.230 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.240 [Repealed by 1955 c.492 §15]

 

      687.250 Enforcement; civil penalty. (1) The State Board of Massage Therapists shall report to the proper district attorney all cases that in the judgment of the board warrant criminal prosecution under ORS 687.991.

      (2) The board may, in its own name, assess a civil penalty against any licensed or unlicensed person violating a provision of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. The board may assess the civil penalty instead of or in addition to disciplinary action under ORS 687.081, an injunction issued under ORS 687.021 or criminal prosecution by the district attorney under this section. The amount of the civil penalty may not exceed $1,000 for any single violation. Except as the board may otherwise provide under ORS 182.462 (5), moneys collected through the assessment of civil penalties by the board under this subsection or ORS 687.081 shall be deposited into the account created by the board pursuant to ORS 182.470 and are continuously appropriated to the board for carrying out the provisions of ORS 687.011 to 687.250, 687.895 and 687.991. [Formerly 687.890]

 

DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIVES

 

(Generally)

 

      687.405 “Licensed direct entry midwife” defined.

As used in ORS 687.405 to 687.495, “licensed direct entry midwife” means a person who:

      (1) Supervises the conduct of labor and childbirth;

      (2) Advises the parent as to the progress of the childbirth; and

      (3) Renders prenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care. [1993 c.362 §1]

 

      687.410 When use of title authorized. No person shall use the title “licensed direct entry midwife,” any abbreviation thereof or the initials “L.D.M.” unless the person possesses a valid license issued under ORS 687.405 to 687.495. [1993 c.362 §16]

 

      687.415 When license required. (1) A license authorized by ORS 687.405 to 687.495 is required only for purposes of reimbursement under medical assistance programs and is not required for the practice of direct entry midwifery in this state.

      (2) Nothing in ORS 687.405 to 687.495 is intended to require a direct entry midwife to become licensed as described in ORS 687.420 (2). [1993 c.362 §11]

 

(Licensing)

 

      687.420 Standards for licensing; application; payment by medical assistance program for services provided by licensed midwife. (1) The State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery shall establish standards for qualifications for the licensure of direct entry midwives. Such standards shall include:

      (a) Sufficient knowledge in the following areas:

      (A) Techniques in taking patient histories;

      (B) Anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system;

      (C) Appropriate use of diagnostic testing;

      (D) Necessity for referral;

      (E) Pathology in childbirth;

      (F) Mechanisms of labor;

      (G) Aseptic techniques;

      (H) Postpartum care;

      (I) Examinations of newborn infants; and

      (J) Family planning;

      (b) Successful passage of written and oral examinations;

      (c) Participation in:

      (A) 25 assisted deliveries;

      (B) 25 deliveries for which the midwife was the primary care provider;

      (C) 100 prenatal care visits;

      (D) 25 newborn examinations; and

      (E) 40 postnatal examinations;

      (d) Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for infants and adults; and

      (e) A written plan for emergency transport.

      (2) Any person who desires to become licensed as a direct entry midwife shall submit an application to the Oregon Health Licensing Agency stating the applicant’s qualifications for licensure. If the applicant meets the standards established under subsection (1) of this section and the applicant is not disqualified from licensure under ORS 676.612, the agency shall issue an annual license to the direct entry midwife. The agency shall impose a fee for licensure and examination in the amount established pursuant to ORS 687.435.

      (3) Any direct entry midwife licensed under this section is entitled to payment under the rules of the medical assistance program for services provided to any eligible recipient of medical assistance. [1993 c.362 §3; 1997 c.690 §5; 2001 c.53 §1; 2003 c.547 §20; 2005 c.648 §33]

 

      687.425 Renewal of license; effect of failure to renew; rules. (1) A license issued by the Oregon Health Licensing Agency for a direct entry midwife shall expire after one year. The agency shall renew a license upon receipt of the renewal application and fee and proof of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification for infants and adults, if the applicant is otherwise in compliance with the rules adopted by the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery and the agency.

      (2) The agency shall establish a procedure for the renewal of licenses. Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the agency may vary the renewal date of a license by giving the applicant written notice of the renewal date being assigned and by making prorated adjustments to the renewal fee.

      (3) The board shall prescribe requirements for license renewal including, but not limited to, continuing education that must include training in use of legend drugs and devices. In addition to continuing education requirements, a midwife who has attended fewer than five births in the previous year shall be required to take an additional 10 hours of continuing education as prescribed by the board. All licensing requirements shall be approved by the board by rule.

      (4) Any license that is not renewed shall automatically revert to inactive status. The license may be reactivated only if the license holder meets other qualifications for reactivation as prescribed by the agency in consultation with the board.

      (5) The agency may mail a notice of renewal to the last-known address of the license holder. [1993 c.362 §9; 2001 c.53 §5; 2001 c.274 §3; 2001 c.462 §4; 2003 c.547 §21; 2005 c.648 §34]

 

      687.430 Waiver of required written examination. A person licensed to practice direct entry midwifery under the laws of another state who demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Oregon Health Licensing Agency that the person has passed a written examination at least equal to the written examination required of persons eligible for licensure under ORS 687.405 to 687.495 may have the written examination waived pursuant to standards of the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery. [1993 c.362 §4; 2001 c.53 §2; 2005 c.648 §35]

 

      687.435 Fees; rules. (1) The Oregon Health Licensing Agency shall, in consultation with the State Board of Direct Entry Midwifery, establish by rule and collect fees. Fees established pursuant to this section may not exceed the following:

      (a) License application, $100;

      (b) Initial license, $2,000;

      (c) Annual renewal for active license, $2,000;

      (d) Written examination, $500;

      (e) Oral examination, $150;

      (f) Late fee, $50;

      (g) Duplicate license, $25;

      (h) Reciprocity license, $500; and

      (i) License reactivation, $500.

      (2) Fees established pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be subject to prior approval by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and a report to the Emergency Board prior to adopting fees. The fees shall be within the budget authorized by the Legislative Assembly as that budget may be modified by the Emergency Board. The fees shall not exceed the cost of administering the program or the purpose for which the fee is established as authorized by the Legislative Assembly for the board’s budget, or as modified by the Emergency Board of future sessions of the Legislative Assembly.

      (3) All moneys received by the agency under this section shall be paid into the General Fund of the State Treasury and credited to the Oregon Health Licensing Agency Account, and are appropriated continuously to and shall be used by the agency only for the administration and enforcement of ORS 687.405 to