Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 847 - OREGON MEDICAL BOARD
Here’s a refined summary of Oregon Administrative Rules – Chapter 847, covering the Oregon Medical Board (OMB), accurate as of May 26, 2025:
🏛 Chapter 847 – Structure & Divisions
Chapter 847 sets out OMB’s authority and regulatory framework, organized into these major divisions (per OregonLaws and Justia) (oregon.public.law):
Division 1 – Procedural Rules
Division 2 – Criminal Background Checks
Division 3 – Board Administration
Division 5 – Fees
Division 6 – Mediation Communications
Division 8 – Registration, Name Use, Address Changes
Division 10 – General Rules
Division 12 – Patient Access to Medical Records
Division 15 – Licensing Rules for Controlled Substances
Division 17 – Office-Based Surgery Standards
Division 20 – Licensure to Practice Medicine in Oregon
Division 23 – Volunteer Emeritus Physician Licensure
Division 25 – Medical Practice Across State Lines
Division 26 – Expedited Endorsement Licenses
Division 28 – Volunteer Camp Physician Licensure
Division 31 – Approval of Foreign Medical Schools
Division 35 – EMS Providers & Supervising Physicians
Division 50 – Physician Associate (formerly PA)
Division 65 – Health Professionals’ Services Program
Division 70 – Acupuncture
Division 80 – Podiatric Medicine
🔍 Key Division Highlights
Division 17 – Office-Based Surgery
Expanded in early 2025 to include:
Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) as a recognized accreditor for Level II/III surgeries.
Clarified that lipoplasty over 500 cc (temporary or permanent) or airway-compromising procedures must occur at Level II/III facilities (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu, oregon.public.law, oregon.gov).
Division 10 – Reporting Requirements
Rule 847‑010‑0073 mandates licensees to report within 10 business days for incidents such as arrests, convictions, resignations during investigations, or unprofessional conduct (oregon.public.law).
Division 20 – Licensure Documents & Process
Rule 847‑020‑0150 outlines necessary documentation: application, birth certificate, diploma, board certificates, photo, NPDB query, fingerprints, open-book exam on OAR, plus further required materials (oregon.public.law).
Division 70 – Acupuncture
Prohibits practice without an OMB license, and allows only licensed physicians to supervise clinical acupuncturists (law.cornell.edu).
Division 35 – EMS Providers
Defines roles such as AEMT, EMT, supervising physician, and outlines emergency care scope in prehospital settings (regulations.justia.com).
🆕 Recent Rule Updates (2024–2025)
Jan 9, 2025:
Added ACHC to Division 17
Updated lipoplasty procedures per airway safety (oregon.gov).
Oct 3, 2024:
Division 10 clarified self-reporting timeframes.
“Physician assistant” title changed to physician associate across OAR, implementing HB 4010 (2024) (oregon.gov, law.cornell.edu).
✅ Quick Reference Table
| Division | Focus Area | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Office-Based Surgery | Added ACHC accreditation, lipoplasty safety rules |
| 10 | Reporting & Conduct | 10-day self-reporting rule for various incidents |
| 20 | Licensure Process | Clearly enumerates application requirements |
| 35 | EMS Oversight | Defines EMS roles, supervising physician duties |
| 70 | Acupuncture Practice | Denotes licensing and supervisory standards |
🧭 What’s Next?
Would you like an in-depth review of:
Division 17: Detailed facility, staff, consent, and adverse event standards?
Division 10: Full scope of licensure obligations and unprofessional conduct definitions?
Division 20: Exact process and eligibility for different types of licenses (e.g., military spouse, limited, international graduate)?
Division 35 or 50: Clarify roles or regulations for EMS providers or physician associates?
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