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.

943–045–0000
Review of Substantiated Physical Abuse When Self-Defense is Asserted at State Hospitals 943–045–0250
Purpose 943–045–0260
Definitions 943–045–0280
Training for Individuals Investigating Reports of Alleged Abuse or Mistreatment 943–045–0290
General Duties of the Community Program and Initial Action on Report of Alleged Abuse or Mistreatment 943–045–0300
Investigation of Alleged Abuse or Mistreatment 943–045–0310
Assessment for and Provision of Protective Services to the Adult 943–045–0320
Abuse or Mistreatment Investigation and Protective Services Report 943–045–0330
Disclosure of the Abuse or Mistreatment Investigation and Protective Services Report and Related Documents 943–045–0340
Prohibition Against Retaliation 943–045–0350
Immunity of Individuals Making Reports in Good Faith 943–045–0360
Authority Investigation of Alleged Abuse or Mistreatment 943–045–0370
County Multidisciplinary Teams 943–045–0400
Purpose 943–045–0410
Definitions 943–045–0420
General Policy 943–045–0430
Policy Regarding Abuse 943–045–0440
Reporting Requirements 943–045–0450
Preliminary Procedures 943–045–0460
Investigation by the Office of Investigations and Training 943–045–0470
Abuse Investigation Report 943–045–0480
Disclosure of Investigation Report and Related Documents 943–045–0490
Consequences of Abuse 943–045–0500
Notice of Abuse Policy 943–045–0510
Retaliation 943–045–0520
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Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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Original Source: Rule 943-045-0440 — Reporting Requirements, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=943-045-0440 (last accessed Jun. 8, 2021).