Or. Admin. Code § 309-090-0065

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 309-090-0065 - Complaint Processing and Investigation

(1) If a complaint is accepted, reviewed by the Authority, and found to warrant consideration by the forensic evaluation review panel, the evaluation report shall be forwarded to the panel for consideration and determination as to whether or not the deficiencies represent a substantial departure from the standards of practice established by these rules.

(2) If the Authority determines that there is substantial departure from the standards set forth in OAR 309-090-0025, the Authority in consultation with the forensic evaluation review panel shall provide written notice to the evaluator which may include recommended remediation steps provided by the review panel, denial of certification, or revocation of certification.

(3) If a remediation plan is recommended by the review panel, an evaluator shall have 30 days from the date of notice to respond with a written plan for remediation. If the Authority approves the plan, the evaluator shall maintain Temporary Certification status for up to six months at which time the Authority shall l determine whether the issues raised have been adequately addressed.

(a) If the issues raised have been adequately addressed, the Authority shall withdraw its notice and grant or restore Full Certification.

(b) If the issues have not been adequately addressed, the Authority may proceed with denial or revocation of certification and shall provide notice of the applicant's right to appeal, pursuant to the provisions of ORS Chapter 183.

(4) If certification is denied or revoked and evaluator may request reconsideration by the Director of the Authority by submitting a written request within 15 business days of receiving notice.

(5) Individuals making complaints on issues determined to be not covered by these rules may be referred to the appropriate licensing boards.

Or. Admin. Code § 309-090-0065

MHS 14-2014, f. & cert. ef. 10-29-14; MHS 4-2016, f. & cert. ef. 5/3/2016; BHS 16-2019, minor correction filed 08/28/2019, effective 8/28/2019

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Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 161.392, 413.042 & 419C.382

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 161.295-325, 161.360-370, 161.392, 419C.378-386, 419C.411 & 419C.520-529