847-035-0001
Definitions

(1) “Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT or Advanced EMT)” means a person who is licensed by the Authority as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT).

(2) “Agent” means a physician licensed under ORS 677.100 to 677.228, actively registered and in good standing with the Board, designated by the supervising physician to provide direction of the medical services of emergency medical services providers as specified in these rules.

(3) “Authority” means the Public Health Division, Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems of the Oregon Health Authority.

(4) “Board” means the Oregon Medical Board for the State of Oregon.

(5) “Committee” means the EMS Advisory Committee to the Oregon Medical Board.

(6) “Emergency Care” as defined in ORS 682.025(4) means the performance of acts or procedures under emergency conditions in the observation, care and counsel of persons who are ill or injured or who have disabilities; in the administration of care or medications as prescribed by a licensed physician, insofar as any of these acts is based upon knowledge and application of the principles of biological, physical and social science as required by a completed course utilizing an approved curriculum in prehospital emergency care. However, “emergency care” does not include acts of medical diagnosis or prescription of therapeutic or corrective measures.

(7) “Emergency Medical Responder” means a person who is licensed by the Authority as an Emergency Medical Responder.

(8) “Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)” means a person who is licensed by the Authority as an EMT.

(9) “Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate (EMT-Intermediate)” means a person who is licensed by the Authority as an EMT-Intermediate.

(10) “In Good Standing” means a person who is currently licensed, who does not have any restrictions placed on his/her license, and who is not on probation with the licensing agency for any reason.

(11) "Nonemergency care" as defined in ORS 682.025(8) means the performance of acts or procedures on a patient who is not expected to die, become permanently disabled or suffer permanent harm within the next 24 hours, including but not limited to observation, care and counsel of a patient and the administration of medications prescribed by a physician licensed under ORS Chapter 677, insofar as any of these acts are based upon knowledge and application of the principles of biological, physical and social science and are performed in accordance with scope of practice rules adopted by the Oregon Medical Board in the course of providing prehospital care.

(12) “Paramedic” means a person who is licensed by the Authority as a Paramedic.

(13) “Scope of Practice” means the maximum level of emergency and nonemergency care that an emergency medical services provider may provide as defined in OAR 847-035-0030.

(14) “Standing Orders” means the written detailed procedures for medical or trauma emergencies and nonemergency care to be performed by an emergency medical services provider issued by the supervising physician commensurate with the scope of practice and level of licensure of the emergency medical services provider.

(15) “Supervising Physician” means a physician licensed under ORS 677.100 to 677.228, actively registered and in good standing with the Board, approved by the Authority, and who provides direction of, and is ultimately responsible for emergency and nonemergency care rendered by emergency medical services providers as specified in these rules. The supervising physician is also ultimately responsible for the agent designated by the supervising physician to provide direction of the medical services of the emergency medical services provider as specified in these rules.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 682.245
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 682.025 & ORS 682.245
History:
OMB 16-2024, amend filed 10/09/2024, effective 10/09/2024
OMB 5-2018, amend filed 01/05/2018, effective 01/05/2018
OMB 30-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-22-12
OMB 13-2011, f. & cert. ef. 7-13-11
OMB 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-11-11
BME 18-2010, f. & cert. ef. 10-25-10
BME 10-2002, f. & cert. ef. 7-22-02
BME 13-1999, f. & cert. ef. 7-23-99
BME 6-1998, f. & cert. ef. 4-27-98
ME 3-1996, f. & cert. ef. 7-25-96
ME 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-96
ME 6-1991, f. & cert. ef. 7-24-91
ME 15-1988, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-88
ME 11-1986, f. & cert. ef. 7-31-86
ME 7-1985, f. & cert. ef. 8-5-85
ME 2-1983, f. & cert. ef. 7-21-83

847-035-0011
EMS Advisory Committee

(1) There is created an EMS Advisory Committee, consisting of six members appointed by the Oregon Medical Board. The Board must appoint two physicians, three emergency medical services providers from nominations provided from EMS agencies, organizations, and individuals, and one public member.

(a) The two physician members must be actively practicing physicians licensed under ORS Chapter 677 who are supervising physicians, medical directors, or practicing emergency medicine physicians.

(b) The three EMS members must be Oregon licensed emergency medical services providers for at least two years and have been residents of the State of Oregon or reside within 50 miles of the border of the State of Oregon for at least two years. At least two of the three EMS members must be actively practicing prehospital care, and at least one of the three EMS members must be a Paramedic.

(c) The public member or the spouse, domestic partner, child, parent or sibling of the public member may not be employed as a health professional in this state.

(d) Two of the six committee members must practice in rural or frontier Oregon. To serve as one of the two representatives from rural or frontier Oregon, the public member must reside in rural or frontier Oregon.

(A) “Rural” means any geographic areas in Oregon ten or more miles from the centroid of a population center of 40,000 people or more.

(B) “Frontier” means any county with six or fewer people per square mile.

(2)(a) The term of office of a member of the committee is three years, and members may be reappointed to serve not more than two terms. A committee member disqualified during their term of office, may continue to serve until a successor is appointed and qualified.

(b) Vacancies in the committee must be filled by appointment by the Board for the balance of an unexpired term, and each member must serve until a successor is appointed and qualified.

(c) Members of the committee serve at the pleasure of the Board and may be removed before the member’s term expires.

(3) The committee elects its own chairperson with such powers and duties as fixed by the committee within the authority granted by the Board.

(4) The members of the advisory committee are entitled to compensation and expenses as provided for by contract with the Oregon Medical Board.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 677.265
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 677.265 & 682.245
History:
OMB 8-2022, amend filed 04/07/2022, effective 04/07/2022
OMB 10-2013, f. & cert. ef. 4-5-13
OMB 30-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-22-12
OMB 14-2012, f. & cert. ef. 4-17-12
BME 18-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-23-09
BME 12-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-30-01

847-035-0012
Duties of the Committee

(1) The EMS Advisory Committee must:

(a) Review requests for additions, amendments, or deletions to the scope of practice for emergency medical services providers, and recommend to the Board changes to the scope of practice.

(b) Recommend requirements and duties of supervising physicians of emergency medical services providers; and

(c) Recommend physician nominations for the State EMS Committee.

(2) All actions of the EMS Advisory Committee are subject to review and approval by the Board.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 682.245
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 677.265 & 682.245
History:
OMB 30-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-22-12
BME 12-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-30-01

847-035-0020
Application and Qualifications for a Supervising Physician and Agent

(1) The Board has delegated to the Authority the following:

(a) Designing and administering the supervising physician and agent application;

(b) Approving a supervising physician or agent, or determining that the supervising physician applicant does not meet the qualifications; and

(c) Investigating and disciplining any emergency medical services provider who violates their scope of practice.

(2) The Authority must provide copies of any supervising physician or agent applications and any emergency medical services provider disciplinary action reports to the Board upon request.

(3) The Authority must immediately notify the Board when questions arise regarding the qualifications or responsibilities of the supervising physician or agent of the supervising physician.

(4) A supervising physician and agent must meet the following qualifications:

(a) Be a physician licensed under ORS 677.100 to 677.228, with an Active or Emeritus license status, and in good standing with the Board;

(b) Possess thorough knowledge of skills assigned by standing order to emergency medical services providers;

(c) Possess thorough knowledge of laws and rules of the State of Oregon pertaining to emergency medical services providers; and

(d) Have completed or obtained one of the following within one calendar year after beginning the position as a supervising physician:

(A) Thirty-six months of experience as an EMS Medical Director;

(B) Completion of the one-day National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP®) Foundations of Medical Oversight Course, or an equivalent course as approved by the Authority;

(C) Completion of the three-day National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP®) National EMS Medical Directors Course and Practicum®, or an equivalent course as approved by the Authority;

(D) Completion of an ACGME-approved Fellowship in EMS; or

(E) Subspecialty board certification in EMS.

(5) A supervising physician must meet ongoing education standards by completing or obtaining one of the following every two calendar years:

(a) Attendance at one Oregon Health Authority EMS supervising physician’s forum;

(b) Completion of an average of four hours of EMS-related continuing medical education per year; or

(c) Participation in maintenance of certification in the subspecialty of EMS.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 682.245
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 682.025 & ORS 682.245
History:
OMB 7-2026, amend filed 04/03/2026, effective 04/03/2026
OMB 16-2024, amend filed 10/09/2024, effective 10/09/2024
OMB 5-2018, amend filed 01/05/2018, effective 01/05/2018
OMB 30-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-22-12
OMB 6-2012, f. & cert. ef. 2-10-12
ME 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-96
ME 6-1991, f. & cert. ef. 7-24-91
ME 7-1985, f. & ef. 8-5-85
ME 5-1985, f. & ef. 5-6-85
ME 2-1985(Temp), f. & ef. 1-21-85
ME 13-1984, f. & ef. 8-2-84

847-035-0025
Supervision

(1) A supervising physician is responsible for the following:

(a) Issuing, reviewing and maintaining standing orders within the scope of practice not to exceed the licensure level of the emergency medical services provider when applicable;

(b) Explaining the standing orders to the emergency medical services provider, making sure they are understood and not exceeded;

(c) Ascertaining that the emergency medical services provider is currently licensed and in good standing with the Division;

(d) Providing regular review of the emergency medical services provider’s practice by:

(A) Direct observation of prehospital emergency care performance by riding with the emergency medical service; and

(B) Indirect observation using one or more of the following:

(i) Prehospital emergency care report review;

(ii) Prehospital communications tapes review;

(iii) Immediate critiques following presentation of reports;

(iv) Demonstration of technical skills; and

(v) Post-care patient or receiving physician interviews using questionnaire or direct interview techniques.

(e) Providing or coordinating formal case reviews for emergency medical services providers by thoroughly discussing a case (whether one in which the emergency medical services provider has taken part or a textbook case) from the time the call was received until the patient was delivered to the hospital. The review should include discussing what the problem was, what actions were taken (right or wrong), what could have been done that was not, and what improvements could have been made; and

(f) Providing or coordinating continuing education. Although the supervising physician is not required to teach all sessions, the supervising physician is responsible for assuring that the sessions are taught by a qualified person.

(2) The supervising physician may delegate responsibility to his/her agent to provide any or all of the following:

(a) Explanation of the standing orders to the emergency medical services provider, making sure they are understood, and not exceeded;

(b) Assurance that the emergency medical services provider is currently licensed and in good standing with the Division;

(c) Regular review of the emergency medical services provider’s practice by:

(A) Direct observation of prehospital emergency care performance by riding with the emergency medical service; and

(B) Indirect observation using one or more of the following:

(i) Prehospital emergency care report review;

(ii) Prehospital communications tapes review;

(iii) Immediate critiques following presentation of reports;

(iv) Demonstration of technical skills; and

(v) Post-care patient or receiving physician interviews using questionnaire or direct interview techniques.

(d) Provide or coordinate continuing education. Although the supervising physician or agent is not required to teach all sessions, the supervising physician or agent is responsible for assuring that the sessions are taught by a qualified person.

(3) Nothing in this rule may limit the number of emergency medical services providers that may be supervised by a supervising physician so long as the supervising physician can meet with the emergency medical services providers under his/her direction for a minimum of two hours each calendar year.

(4) An emergency medical services provider may have more than one supervising physician as long as the emergency medical services provider has notified all of the supervising physicians involved, and the emergency medical services provider is functioning under one supervising physician at a time.

(5) The supervising physician must report in writing to the Authority’s Chief Investigator any action or behavior on the part of the emergency medical services provider that could be cause for disciplinary action under ORS 682.220 or 682.224.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 682.245
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 682.245
History:
OMB 30-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-22-12
OMB 13-2011, f. & cert. ef. 7-13-11
ME 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-96
ME 6-1991, f. & cert. ef. 7-24-91
ME 13-1984, f. & ef. 8-2-84
ME 2-1983, f. & ef. 7-21-83

847-035-0030
Scope of Practice

(1) The Oregon Medical Board has established a scope of practice for emergency and nonemergency care for emergency medical services providers. Emergency medical services providers may provide emergency and nonemergency care in the course of providing prehospital care as an incident of the operation of ambulance and as incidents of other public or private safety duties, but is not limited to "emergency care" as defined in OAR 847-035-0001.

(2) The scope of practice for emergency medical services providers is the maximum functions which may be assigned to an emergency medical services provider by a Board-approved supervising physician. The scope of practice is not a set of statewide standing orders, protocols, or curriculum.

(3) Supervising physicians may not assign functions exceeding the scope of practice; however, they may limit the functions within the scope at their discretion.

(4) Standing orders for an individual emergency medical services provider may be requested by the Board or Authority and must be furnished upon request.

(5) An emergency medical services provider, including an Emergency Medical Responder, may not function without assigned standing orders issued by a Board-approved supervising physician.

(6) An emergency medical services provider, acting through standing orders, must respect the patient’s wishes including life-sustaining treatments. Physician-supervised emergency medical services providers must request and honor life-sustaining treatment orders executed pursuant to ORS 127.663 through 127.684 if available. A patient with life-sustaining treatment orders always requires respect, comfort and hygienic care.

(7) Whenever possible, medications should be prepared by the emergency medical services provider who will administer the medication to the patient.

(8) An Emergency Medical Responder may:

(a) Conduct primary and secondary patient examinations;

(b) Take and record vital signs;

(c) Utilize noninvasive diagnostic devices in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation;

(d) Open and maintain an airway by positioning the patient’s head;

(e) Provide external cardiopulmonary resuscitation and obstructed airway care for infants, children, and adults;

(f) Provide care for musculoskeletal injuries;

(g) Provide hemorrhage control;

(h) Provide emergency moves for endangered patients;

(i) Assist with prehospital childbirth;

(j) Complete a clear and accurate prehospital emergency care report form on all patient contacts and provide a copy of that report to the senior emergency medical services provider with the transporting ambulance;

(k) Administer medical oxygen;

(l) Maintain an open airway through the use of:

(A) A nasopharyngeal airway device;

(B) An oropharyngeal airway device;

(C) A pharyngeal suctioning device;

(m) Operate a bag mask ventilation device with reservoir;

(n) Provide care for suspected medical emergencies, including administering liquid oral glucose for hypoglycemia;

(o) Prepare and administer aspirin by mouth for suspected myocardial infarction (MI) in patients with no known history of allergy to aspirin or recent gastrointestinal bleed;

(p) Prepare and administer epinephrine by automatic injection device or intranasal auto-injector in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation for anaphylaxis;

(q) Administer and distribute short-acting opioid antagonist kit and distribute the necessary medical supplies to administer the short-acting opioid antagonist as provided in ORS 689.800;

(r) Perform cardiac defibrillation with an automated external defibrillator; and

(s) Perform other emergency tasks as requested if under the direct visual supervision of a physician and then only under the order of that physician.

(9) An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) may:

(a) Perform all procedures that an Emergency Medical Responder may perform;

(b) Ventilate with a non-invasive manual or continuous positive pressure delivery device;

(c) Insert a supraglottic airway device to facilitate ventilation through the glottic opening by displacing tissue and sealing of the laryngeal area;

(d) Perform tracheobronchial tube suctioning;

(e) Provide care for suspected shock;

(f) Provide care for suspected medical emergencies, including:

(A) Obtain a capillary blood specimen for blood glucose monitoring;

(B) Prepare and administer epinephrine for anaphylaxis;

(C) Administer activated charcoal for poisonings; and

(D) Prepare and administer nebulized and metered dose albuterol or levalbuterol with or without ipratropium for known asthmatic and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients suffering from suspected bronchospasm.

(g) Transport stable patients with saline locks, heparin locks, foley catheters, or in-dwelling vascular devices;

(h) Assist the on-scene Advanced EMT, EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic by:

(A) Assembling and priming IV fluid administration sets; and

(B) Opening, assembling and uncapping preloaded single dose medication syringes and vials;

(i) Complete a clear and accurate prehospital emergency care report form on all patient contacts;

(j) Assist a patient with administration of sublingual nitroglycerine tablets or spray and with metered dose inhalers that have been previously prescribed by that patient’s personal physician and that are in the possession of the patient at the time the EMT is summoned to assist that patient;

(k) In the event of a release of organophosphate agents, the EMT who has completed Authority-approved training may prepare and administer atropine sulfate and pralidoxime chloride by autoinjector, using protocols approved by the Authority and adopted by the supervising physician;

(l) In the event of a declared Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) as defined in the local Mass Casualty Incident plan, monitor patients who have isotonic intravenous fluids flowing;

(m) Administer over-the-counter medications in unit dose packaging for immediate use under specific written protocols authorized by the supervising physician or direct orders from a licensed physician;

(n) Acquire and transmit cardiac monitoring and electrocardiogram (ECG);

(o) Prepare and administer immunizations in the event of an outbreak or epidemic as declared by the Governor of the state of Oregon, the State Public Health Officer or a county health officer, as part of an emergency immunization program, under the agency’s supervising physician’s standing order. Prior to vaccine administration, the EMT must be trained by the supervising physician or their designee. The EMT and the EMS agency or employer must maintain records of training;

(p) Prepare and administer immunizations for seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccinations according to the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and/or the Oregon State Public Health Officer’s recommended immunization guidelines as directed by the agency’s supervising physician’s standing order. Prior to vaccine administration, the EMT must be trained by the supervising physician or their designee. The EMT and the EMS agency or employer must maintain records of training; and

(q) Perform nasopharyngeal swabs for the testing of infectious disease.

(10) An Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) may:

(a) Perform all procedures that an EMT may perform;

(b) Initiate and maintain peripheral intravenous (I.V.) lines;

(c) Initiate saline or similar locks;

(d) Obtain peripheral venous blood specimens;

(e) Initiate and maintain an intraosseous infusion;

(f) Prepare and administer the following medications under specific written protocols authorized by the supervising physician or direct orders from a licensed physician:

(A) Analgesics for acute pain: nitrous oxide;

(B) Hypoglycemia reversal agents:

(i) Hypertonic dextrose;

(ii) Glucagon;

(C) Intraosseous infusion anesthetic: Lidocaine;

(D) Bronchodilators:

(i) Albuterol or levalbuterol;

(ii) Ipratropium bromide;

(E) Vasodilators for cardiac chest pain: Sublingual nitroglycerine; and

(F) Isotonic crystalloid solutions.

(g) Distribute medications at the direction of the Oregon State Public Health Officer as a component of a mass distribution effort. The AEMT must be trained by the supervising physician or their designee. The AEMT and the EMS agency or employer must maintain records of training; and

(h) Prepare and administer routine or emergency immunizations and tuberculosis skin testing, as part of an EMS Agency’s occupational health program, to the AEMT’s EMS agency personnel, under the supervising physician’s standing order. Prior to administration, the AEMT must be trained by the supervising physician or their designee. The AEMT and the EMS agency or employer must maintain records of training.

(11) An EMT-Intermediate may:

(a) Perform all procedures that an Advanced EMT may perform;

(b) Prepare and administer the following medications under specific written protocols authorized by the supervising physician, or direct orders from a licensed physician:

(A) Vasoactive medications for cardiac arrest:

(i) Epinephrine;

(ii) Vasopressin;

(B) Antiarrhythmics:

(i) Atropine sulfate;

(ii) Lidocaine;

(iii) Amiodarone;

(C) Analgesics for acute pain:

(i) Morphine;

(ii) Ketorolac tromethamine;

(iii) Fentanyl;

(D) Antihistamine: Diphenhydramine;

(E) Diuretic: Furosemide;

(F) Anti-Emetic: Ondansetron;

(c) Insert an orogastric tube;

(d) Maintain during transport any intravenous medication infusions or other procedures which were initiated in a medical facility, if clear and understandable written and verbal instructions for such maintenance have been provided by the physician, nurse practitioner or physician associate at the sending medical facility;

(e) Perform electrocardiographic rhythm interpretation;

(f) Perform cardiac defibrillation with a manual defibrillator; and

(g) Administer benzodiazepines for seizures or agitation. Prior to administration of benzodiazepines, the EMT-I must be trained by the supervising physician or their designee. The EMT-I and the EMS agency or employer must maintain records of training.

(12) A Paramedic may:

(a) Perform all procedures that an EMT-Intermediate may perform;

(b) Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation during transport if formally trained on the particular equipment and if acting under written protocols specific to the particular equipment;

(c) Initiate the following airway management techniques:

(A) Endotracheal intubation;

(B) Cricothyrotomy; and

(C) Transtracheal jet insufflation which may be used when no other mechanism is available for establishing an airway;

(d) Initiate a nasogastric tube;

(e) Provide advanced life support in the resuscitation of patients in cardiac arrest;

(f) Perform emergency cardioversion in the compromised patient;

(g) Transcutaneous pacing of bradycardia that is causing hemodynamic compromise;

(h) Initiate needle thoracostomy for tension pneumothorax;

(i) Obtain peripheral arterial blood specimens under specific written protocols authorized by the supervising physician;

(j) Access indwelling catheters and implanted central IV ports for fluid and medication administration;

(k) Initiate and maintain urinary catheters under specific written protocols authorized by the supervising physician or under direct orders from a licensed physician;

(l) Prepare and initiate or administer any medications or blood products under specific written protocols authorized by the supervising physician or under direct orders from a licensed physician;

(m) Interpret electrocardiogram (ECG); and

(n) Finger thoracostomy for traumatic cardiac arrest due to suspected tension pneumothorax, under specific written protocols authorized by the supervising physician. The paramedic must be trained by the supervising physician or their designee. The paramedic and the EMS agency or employer must maintain records of training.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 682.245
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 682.245, ORS 127.663 & ORS 127.666
History:
OMB 11-2026, amend filed 07/02/2026, effective 07/02/2026
OMB 8-2026, amend filed 04/03/2026, effective 04/03/2026
OMB 3-2026, amend filed 01/09/2026, effective 01/09/2026
OMB 5-2025, amend filed 04/04/2025, effective 04/04/2025
OMB 17-2024, amend filed 10/10/2024, effective 10/10/2024
OMB 12-2024, amend filed 07/15/2024, effective 07/15/2024
OMB 3-2024, amend filed 01/08/2024, effective 01/08/2024
OMB 12-2022, amend filed 07/12/2022, effective 07/12/2022
OMB 12-2021, amend filed 12/03/2021, effective 12/03/2021
OMB 4-2021, temporary amend filed 06/15/2021, effective 06/15/2021 through 12/11/2021
OMB 2-2021, amend filed 04/07/2021, effective 04/07/2021
OMB 12-2020, amend filed 10/05/2020, effective 10/05/2020
OMB 12-2018, amend filed 10/13/2018, effective 10/13/2018
OMB 8-2018, amend filed 04/06/2018, effective 04/06/2018
OMB 6-2017, f. & cert. ef. 7-14-17
OMB 2-2017, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-17
OMB 11-2015, f. & cert. ef. 10-13-15
OMB 5-2015, f. & cert. ef. 4-3-15
OMB 14-2014, f. & cert. ef. 10-8-14
OMB 11-2013, f. & cert. ef. 4-5-13
OMB 30-2012, f. & cert. ef. 10-22-12
OMB 15-2012, f. & cert. ef. 4-17-12
OMB 8-2011, f. & cert. ef. 4-25-11
OMB 5-2011, f. & cert. ef. 4-8-11
OMB 1-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-11-11
BME 18-2010, f. & cert. ef. 10-25-10
BME 12-2010, f. & cert. ef. 7-26-10
BME 8-2010(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-26-10 thru 10-15-10
BME 5-2010, f. & cert. ef. 1-26-10
BME 22-2009(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-23-09 thru 4-15-10
BME 18-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-23-09
BME 13-2009, f. & cert. ef. 7-20-09
BME 10-2009, f. & cert. ef. 5-1-09
BME 19-2008, f. & cert. ef. 7-21-08
BME 11-2008, f. & cert. ef. 4-24-08
BME 24-2007, f. & cert. ef. 10-24-07
BME 11-2007, f. & cert. ef. 4-26-07
BME 7-2007, f. & cert. ef. 1-24-07
BME 22-2006, f. & cert. ef. 10-23-06
BME 18-2006, f. & cert. ef. 7-25-06
BME 9-2005, f. & cert. ef. 7-20-05
BME 5-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-05
BME 2-2005, f. & cert. ef. 1-27-05
BME 21-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-15-04 thru 4-15-05
BME 12-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 6-11-04 thru 12-8-04
BME 11-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 4-22-04 thru 10-15-04
BME 4-2004, f. & cert. ef. 1-27-04
BME 12-2003, f. & cert. ef. 7-15-03
BME 1-2003, f. & cert. ef. 1-27-03
BME 10-2002, f. & cert. ef. 7-22-02
BME 9-2002, f. & cert. ef. 7-17-02
BME 11-2001, f. & cert. ef. 10-30-01
BME 14-2000, f. & cert. ef. 10-30-00
BME 13-1999, f. & cert. ef. 7-23-99
BME 16-1998, f. & cert. ef. 11-24-98
BME 14-1998, f. & cert. ef. 10-26-98
BME 13-1998(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 8-6-98 thru 2-2-99
BME 6-1998, f. & cert. ef. 4-27-98
ME 3-1996, f. & cert. ef. 7-25-96
ME 1-1996, f. & cert. ef. 2-15-96
ME 3-1995, f. & cert. ef. 2-1-95
ME 10-1993, f. & cert. ef. 7-27-93
ME 6-1991, f. & cert. ef. 7-24-91
ME 15-1989, f. & cert. ef. 9-5-89
ME 2-1989, f. & cert. ef. 1-25-89
ME 15-1988, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-88
ME 12-1988, f. & cert. ef. 8-5-88
ME 5-1988, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-88
ME 27-1987(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-5-87
ME 12-1987, f. & cert. ef. 4-28-87
ME 7-1985, f. & cert. ef. 8-5-85
ME 12-1984, f. & cert. ef. 8-2-84
ME 3-1984, f. & cert. ef. 1-20-84
ME 2-1983, f. & cert. ef. 7-21-83

847-035-0032
Emergency Medical Services Providers in the Event of an Emergency

In the event of an emergency declared by the Governor of Oregon, emergency medical services providers may assist in patient care as directed by the supervising physician’s standing orders and within the protocols established by the State of Oregon EMS Medical Director, or a designee of the State of Oregon EMS Medical Director during the period of the declared emergency, subject to such limitations and conditions as the Governor or Oregon Medical Board may prescribe.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 682.245
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 682.245
History:
OMB 10-2020, adopt filed 09/09/2020, effective 09/09/2020
OMB 5-2020, temporary adopt filed 03/31/2020, effective 04/01/2020 through 09/27/2020