Oregon Statutes - Chapter 441 - Health Care Facilities - Section 441.168 - 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. [2001 c.609 §5]

Note: See note under 441.160.

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