HB 2059 Mandatory Reporting Law

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Hello,

I have had numerous off line comments and questions about

the mandatory reporting law. First and foremost it is MANDATORY. If you fail to

report under this law YOU can be penalized. You are to report prohibited or

unprofessional conduct. You do NOT need to think about anything other than if

the conduct is prohibited or unprofessional. If the conduct is ‘criminal’

it is prohibited. If the conduct jeopardizes the patients health, safety or welfare,

including that of a born or unborn child, it is unprofessional. You do NOT need

to investigate anything. It us up to the boards to investigate and review

with experts knowledgeable of the issue ie radiology, obstetrics, internal

medicine etc. and rule.

All you have to do is report. Each profession most likely has

their own complaint form to fill out. As a mandatory reporter you are kept

confidential.

I reported reckless conduct of an Oregon

licensee to Oregon

and to another state. The person I reported then was involved in a death in Oregon. I did my duty.

s. fuchs dc