OAR 943-045-0440
Reporting Requirements
(1)
Oregon law requires mandatory reports and investigations of allegations of abuse of individuals with disabilities. Therefore, any person who has reasonable cause to believe that an incident of abuse has occurred to an individual residing at a state hospital must immediately report the incident according to the procedures set forth in the applicable state hospital policy on abuse reporting.(2)
Any person participating in good faith in reporting alleged abuse and who has reasonable grounds for reporting has immunity from any civil liability that otherwise might be imposed or incurred based on the reporting or the content of the report under ORS 430.753 (Immunity of persons making reports in good faith)(1).(3)
The identity of the person reporting alleged abuse is confidential. The Authority or OIT may reveal the names of abuse reporters to law enforcement agencies, public agencies who certify or license facilities or persons practicing therein, public agencies providing services to the individuals, private agencies providing protective services for the individuals, and the protection and advocacy system for individuals designated by federal law. The identity of the person reporting alleged abuse may also be disclosed in certain legal proceedings including, but not limited to, Human Resources or other administrative proceedings and criminal prosecution.
Source:
Rule 943-045-0440 — Reporting Requirements, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=943-045-0440.