Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 441 § 441.772 — Leaving a patient care assignment
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 441 ·
Oregon Code § 441.772·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Leaving a patient care assignment.
A registered nurse at a hospital may not place a patient at risk of harm by
leaving a patient care assignment during an agreed upon shift or an agreed upon
extended shift without authorization from the appropriate supervisory
personnel. [Formerly 441.168]
Note:
See note under 441.761.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 441.772
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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