Impaired Provider Monitoring

Options for Monitored Practice in Oregon

The American Nurses Association estimates that 6 - 8 percent of nurses use alcohol or drugs to the extent sufficient to impair their professional performance and could pose a risk to the public. When such a risk is reported to the OSBN and an investigation is completed, the Board may decide to:

Dismiss the case if no violation of the NPA is determined.
Discipline the license of the nurse or nursing assistant. Frequently, the license is placed on Probation. This requires the nurse to fulfill the requirements of the probation order in order to maintain their license. This discipline is a public document and is posted on the OSBN website.

OSBN Investigation and Discipline Process
Return to Work Roles and Responsibilities
Indicators of a Substance Use Disorder/Impairment
Resource List
Worksetting Guidelines for Licensees in the HPSP or on Board Ordered Probation
OSBN Worksite Monitor/Supervisor Education Video
OSBN Worksite Monitor/Supervisor Education Video Post Test

Probation Fact Sheet
Initial Workplace Supervisory Agreement Form
Employer Quarterly Evaluation of Performance and Practice Form
Participant Prescription Form

Impaired Provider Monitoring

Options for Monitored Practice in Oregon

General Information and Resources

OSBN Disciplinary Probation Information and Forms