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October 21, 2021

Oregon State Board of Nursing Imposes COVID-19 Vaccinations for Licensees

On October 13, theOregon State Nursing Board adopted temporary requirements that licensees must comply with Oregon Health Authority’s mandate that all healthcare workers be vaccinated by October 18.  Failure to comply with the mandate is now one of the behaviors/actions “that comprise conduct derogatory in the Nurse Practice Act.”  Disciplinary consequences for nurses will be considered on an individual basis.