ORS 676.340-676.345 provides a program to limit the liability of Oregon licensed nurses, physicians, physician associates, acupuncturists, and certain other health care practitioners who provide services without compensation. Health care practitioners must meet the following conditions to qualify for the liability limitation; however, the limitation does not apply in cases of gross negligence: - The nurse is registered with the Oregon State Board of Nursing as a provider of health care services without compensation who wishes to claim the liability limitation provided by ORS 676.340 and 676.345. You may register by completing and submitting the form below.
- Before providing health care services, you must obtain a signed statement from the patient, or designated person authorized by law to make health care decisions for the patient. The signed document must include notification that the health care services you provide to the patient are without compensation, and that you may be held liable for injury, death, or other loss that arises from gross negligence in the acts of service that you provide.
- The practitioner provides health care services without compensation, except for reimbursement for laboratory fees, testing services, and other out-of-pocket expenses.
When your registration is processed, your name will appear on the registry list. Your registration is valid for two years. Upon expiration, if you wish to renew your registration for another two-year cycle, it is your responsibility to obtain, fill out, and submit a new form to OSBN. You will not receive courtesy reminders regarding the expiration of your registration.