847-010-0068: Practice in Oregon in the Event of an Emergency.
The proposed rule makes permanent the temporary rule to reiterate and clarify that during a declared emergency all board licensees are expected, in connection with the practice of medicine, to fully comply with Executive Orders and statewide guidance implementing the Executive Orders when the Order or guidance documents in whole or in part address or affect the delivery of health care to Oregon patients. Written Comments due by 5 p.m. on February 22, 2021.
EMS Providers
847-035-0030: EMS Scope of Practice for Cardiac Monitoring and Electrocardiogram.
The proposed amendment updates the scope of practice for emergency medical services providers to allow Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and higher to acquire and transmit cardiac monitoring and electrocardiogram (ECG) and for Paramedics to interpret ECG. The rule is needed to clarify the scope of practice regarding cardiac monitoring and ECG as technology evolves. The amendment will be particularly helpful in rural areas of the state. Written Comments due by 5 p.m. on February 22, 2021.