Sec. 08.68.279. Whistleblower protection for nurses concerning delegated duties.
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Sec. 08.68.279. Whistleblower protection for nurses concerning delegated duties.
An employer may not discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate against a nurse employed by the employer regarding the nurse's compensation, terms, conditions, location, or privileges of employment for the nurse's refusal to perform a task involving nursing care delegated to the nurse by the nurse's superior if
(1)the nurse alleges that the task was improperly delegated;
(2)the nurse reports the attempted improper delegation to the board within 24 hours after the attempted delegation was made; and
(3)the board finds that the task was improperly delegated.
Article 3. Nursing Education Programs.