Environmental & Healthcare Legislative Watch50 States · D.C. · U.S. Congress
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Digest: The Act makes some changes to the laws that govern physical therapy in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.1). [<i>Authorizes a physical therapist to prescribe durable medical equipment. Authorizes a physical therapist to administer vaccines to specified individuals.</i>]<b> Allows a physical therapist to perform dry needling. Directs the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy to adopt rules related to dry needling.</b> Allows a physical therapist to sign and date a certificate for a disabled person parking permit application. Exempts a physical therapist from the requirement to obtain a license to use sonographic equipment if the sonographic equipment is used for physical therapy purposes. Changes membership requirements for members of the [<i>Oregon Board of Physical Therapy</i>] <b>board</b>. <b>Requires specified reporters to report a claim against a physical therapist to the board. Becomes operative on July 1, 2027.</b> Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
