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)
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
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
Prohibits practice without an OMB license, and allows only licensed physicians to supervise clinical acupuncturists
Division 35 – EMS Providers
Defines roles such as AEMT, EMT, supervising physician, and outlines emergency care scope in prehospital settings
🆕 Recent Rule Updates (2024–2025)
Jan 9, 2025:
Added ACHC to Division 17
Updated lipoplasty procedures per airway safety
Oct 3, 2024:
Division 10 clarified self-reporting timeframes.
“Physician assistant” title changed to physician associate across OAR, implementing HB 4010 (2024)
✅ 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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