[OBCE_Publication] July 15-16 OBCE Board Approval | OAR 811-035-0006

[OBCE Oregon * BCE]

Dear Licensees and Interested Persons:

At its regularly scheduled board meeting last week, the Oregon Board of Chiropractic Examiners voted and approved the following temporary rule (OAR 811-035-0006) regarding face covering requirements in the healthcare setting.
This temporary rule becomes effective Wednesday, July 22, 2020 and will be effective for 180 days, until January 18, 2021.  We will have this temporary rule posted on our website as soon as we're able.

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OAR 811-035-0006 Facial Covering Requirements

(1) Due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic and associated declared state of emergency in Oregon, effective immediately, all licensed chiropractic physicians, certified chiropractic assistants, and preceptor chiropractic interns are required to do the following:

(a) All chiropractic entities must have policies in place requiring all individuals to wear face coverings while in the building and treatment areas;

(b) All licensed chiropractic physicians, certified chiropractic assistants, and preceptor chiropractic interns are required to wear a face coverings (that cover the nose and mouth) at all times while providing patient care. Medical grade masks should be prioritized, as they offer both source control and protection from potentially infectious droplets, splashes, or sprays;

(c) Licensees and certificate holders shall utilize proper hand sanitization and appropriately disinfect treatment room surfaces and equipment that comes into contact with patients; and

(d) Licensees and certificate holders may consider the addition of eye protection during patient care.

(2) Face coverings are defined as facemasks, facial shields, medical grade masks, and face coverings that are used in a medical setting.

(3) In regards to face covering requirements, the chiropractic entity should review state and federal disabilities laws, including the Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) which protects people with disabilities from discrimination in employment and requires employers to engage in the interactive process, for accommodations to be made. In addition, please refer to the Governor's Executive Orders and OHA public health guidance.

(4) Failure to abide by the requirements of this rule may result in disciplinary action by the Board.
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More details about policies determined at this past board meeting will be forthcoming in our August e-blast.  Look for it in your email and on our website.

Take good care,
Cass

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