(2) Any public entity that receives information pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall agree to take all reasonable steps to maintain the confidentiality of the information, except that the public entity may use or disclose the information to the extent necessary to carry out the regulatory or enforcement functions of the public entity.
(3) For purposes of this section, "public entity" means:
(a) A board or agency of this state, or a board or agency of another state with regulatory or enforcement functions similar to the functions of a health professional regulatory board of this state;
(b) A district attorney;
(c) The Department of Justice;
(d) A state or local public body of this state that licenses, franchises or provides emergency medical services; or
(e) A law enforcement agency of this state, another state or the federal government.
(4) Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (3) of this section, the Oregon Board of Physical Therapy may disclose information described in subsection (1) of this section to the Physical Therapy Compact Commission established in ORS 688.240. [1999 c.751 §2; 2016 c.13 §3; 2019 c.43 §7]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 676 - Health Professions Generally
Section 676.110 - Use of title "doctor."
Section 676.115 - Use of title "nurse."
Section 676.160 - Definitions for ORS 676.165 to 676.180.
Section 676.165 - Complaint investigation.
Section 676.175 - Complaints and investigations confidential; exceptions; fees.
Section 676.177 - Disclosure of confidential information to another public entity; criteria.
Section 676.185 - Definitions for ORS 676.185 to 676.200.
Section 676.194 - Impaired Health Professional Program Work Group.
Section 676.200 - Board participation in program; rules.
Section 676.306 - Executive directors; reports; rules.
Section 676.360 - Pelvic examinations.
Section 676.405 - Release of personal information.
Section 676.454 - Health care provider incentive program; rules.
Section 676.459 - Health care workforce needs; report to Legislative Assembly.
Section 676.463 - Financial incentive program participation data; reporting.
Section 676.467 - Allocation of moneys; administration by Oregon Health and Science University.
Section 676.551 - Needlestick injury; blood draw of patient; test results; rules.
Section 676.560 - Purpose of Health Licensing Office.
Section 676.562 - Definitions for ORS 676.560 to 676.625.
Section 676.565 - Oversight and centralized service by office.
Section 676.568 - Office responsibilities; enumeration of powers not exclusive; rules.
Section 676.572 - Issuance of authorizations; renewal; activation.
Section 676.579 - Director; appointment and qualifications; responsibilities; duties.
Section 676.590 - Disclosure of investigatory information, records.
Section 676.599 - Disclosure of information to other public entity.
Section 676.608 - Investigative authority; conduct of investigation.
Section 676.612 - Disciplinary authority; authority of office to require fingerprints.
Section 676.613 - Injunctions.
Section 676.615 - Rulemaking authority.
Section 676.618 - Inspection of facilities.
Section 676.622 - Exemption from certain requirements for original signatures.
Section 676.625 - Health Licensing Office Account; fees; record keeping; disposition of receipts.
Section 676.630 - Definitions for ORS 676.630 to 676.660.
Section 676.640 - Certification for practice of advanced nonablative esthetics procedures; rules.
Section 676.645 - Renewal of certificate; rules.
Section 676.647 - Prohibition on use of unregistered device; rules.
Section 676.650 - Board of Certified Advanced Estheticians.
Section 676.655 - Board powers; rules.
Section 676.665 - Definitions for ORS 676.665 to 676.689.
Section 676.669 - Lactation consultant license; rules.
Section 676.673 - Continuing education; rules.
Section 676.681 - Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exemptions.
Section 676.730 - Definitions for ORS 676.730 to 676.748.
Section 676.733 - Genetic counseling license; fees; rules.
Section 676.736 - Prohibition on unauthorized practice, use of title; exemptions.
Section 676.739 - Requirement to refer for diagnosis, certain treatment.
Section 676.802 - Definitions for ORS 676.802, 676.806 and 676.810 to 676.820.
Section 676.806 - Behavior Analysis Regulatory Board.
Section 676.815 - Behavior analysis interventionists; rules.
Section 676.863 - Oregon Health Authority list of continuing education opportunities.
Section 676.870 - Definitions for ORS 676.870 to 676.890.
Section 676.875 - Requirements for practice of surgical technology in health care facilities; rules.