Or. Admin. Code § 333-535-0010
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
Section 333-535-0010 - General Rules(1) When conditions make certain changes to existing institutions impractical to accomplish, minor variations from these requirements (other than fire and life safety requirements) may be permitted if the intent of the requirement is met, the care and safety of patients will not be jeopardized, and with written approval of the Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division (Division). (Refer to OAR 333-500-0065.)(2) Sizes: The sizes of various departments will depend upon program requirements and organization of services within the hospital. Some functions requiring separate spaces or rooms in these minimum requirements may be combined, provided that the resulting plans will not compromise the best standards of safety and of medical and nursing practices, and with written approval of the Division.(3) Conflicts of requirements: Certain projects may be subject to the regulations of several different federal, state and local agencies. Should a difference in requirements occur, the more stringent requirement shall be applied. In cases of conflicting or opposing regulations, the problem shall be directed to the responsible programs for resolution.(4) All departmental requirements included in these rules are not necessarily applicable to all institutions. Each service element provided in the hospital must, however, comply with requirements found herein.Or. Admin. Code § 333-535-0010
HB 183, f. & ef. 5-26-66; HB 209, f. 12-18-68: HD 7-1979, f. & ef. 7-17-79: HD 11-1980, f. & ef. 9-10-80; Renumbered from 333-023-0200(1); HD 29-1988, f. 12-29-88, cert. ef. 1-1-89, Renumbered from 333-074-0205; HD 2-2000, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-00; PH 10-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-09; PH 18-2019, amend filed 10/01/2019, effective 1/1/2020Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 441.060
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.060