1. (1) Referral agents are mandatory reporters under ORS 124.050 and subject to the abuse reporting requirements of ORS 124.060.

2. (2) A mandatory reporter must report if they have reasonable cause to believe that an elderly person in any setting has suffered abuse, as described in ORS 124.050 and listed below:

   1. (a) Any physical injury to an elderly person caused by other than accidental means.
   2. (b) Neglect.
   3. (c) Abandonment.
   4. (d) Willful infliction of physical pain or injury.
   5. (e) Crimes listed in ORS 124.050.
   6. (f) Verbal abuse.
   7. (g) Financial exploitation.
   8. (h) Sexual abuse.
   9. (i) Involuntary seclusion of an elderly person for the convenience of a caregiver or to discipline the person.
   10. (j) A wrongful use of a physical or chemical restraint.
3. (3) Mandatory reporters must immediately report abuse and suspected abuse to 1-855-503-7233, as required by ORS 124.065.
4. (4) Anyone who, in good faith and with reasonable grounds, reports abuse or suspected abuse shall have immunity from any criminal or civil liability, as stated in ORS 124.075.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 124.050, 124.060, 124.072 & 124.075

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 124.050, 124.060, 124.072 & 124.075

History

APD 44-2022, adopt filed 09/06/2022, effective 09/15/2022