ORS 678.126: Confidentiality of information; duty to investigate complaints; immunity.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) Any information that the Oregon State Board of Nursing obtains pursuant to ORS 678.021, 678.111, 678.113, 678.123, 678.135 or 678.442 is confidential as provided under ORS 676.175. (2) Upon receipt of a complaint under ORS 678.010 to 678.415 or 678.442, the Oregon State Board of Nursing shall conduct an investigation as described under ORS 676.165. (3) Any person, facility, licensee or association that reports or provides information to the board under ORS 678.021, 678.111, 678.113, 678.123, 678.135 or 678.442 in good faith shall not be subject to an action for civil damages as a result thereof. [1981 c.369 §14; 1985 c.23 §6; 1997 c.791 §22]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 851-045-0063: Standards related to the RN who is employed by or contracted with a long-term care facility or in-home care agency. — implements
- OAR 851-045-0064: Standards related to the RN who Provides Nursing Services through their own Business Structure — implements
- OAR 853-050-0005: Continuing Education Requirements for Residential Care Administrators — implements
- OAR 853-050-0005: Continuing Education Requirements for Residential Care Administrators — authority
This rule cites
- ORS 678.021 — resolved
- 678.111 — resolved
- 678.113 — resolved
- 678.123 — resolved
- 678.135 — resolved
- 678.442 — resolved
- ORS 676.175 — resolved
- ORS 678.010 — resolved
- 678.415 — resolved
- ORS 676.165 — resolved
Cited by
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Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors678.html