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Alaska Statutes Title 8. Business and Professions § 08.68.279. Whistleblower protection for nurses concerning delegated duties

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

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.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 8. Business and Professions § 08.68.279. Whistleblower protection for nurses concerning delegated duties - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-8-business-and-professions/ak-st-sect-08-68-279/

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