Oregon Code § 441.679·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Preemployment inquiries; when employment prohibited.
(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.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 441.679
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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