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2019 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 12 - Public Health
Chapter 441 - Health Care Facilities
Section 441.679 - Preemployment inquiries; when employment prohibited.
Universal Citation: OR Rev Stat § 441.679 (2019)
(1) Before employing a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or nursing assistant, a long term care facility shall contact the Oregon State Board of Nursing and inquire whether the person is currently licensed or certified by the board and whether there has been any disciplinary action against the person or substantiated abuse findings against a nursing assistant.
(2) A facility shall not employ or retain in employment any person found by a court of law to have abused, neglected or mistreated a person receiving long term care services, nor shall a facility employ or retain in employment any nursing assistant against whom a finding of resident abuse has been entered into the registry maintained under ORS 441.678. [1993 c.759 §15; 2009 c.72 §3]
Note: See note under 441.637.
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