AGREEMENT
I understand that as a Pro Bono Public Guardian or volunteer of the Office of the Oregon Public Guardian Program, I will be working with or exposed to confidential and protected information. I agree to abide by all program policies, National Guardian Association (NGA), federal law and state law related to confidentiality and protected information such as the Oregon Revised Statute governing the Oregon Public Guardian program which states:
ORS 125.685 (3)(d)
… Shall maintain the confidentiality of clients and of written information and materials relating to clients.
NGA Standard 11 ‐ Confidentiality
I. The guardian shall keep the affairs of the person under guardianship confidential.
II. The guardian shall respect the person's privacy and dignity, especially when the disclosure of information is necessary.
III. Disclosure of information shall be limited to what is necessary and relevant to the issue being addressed.
IV. The guardian may disclose or assist the person in communicating sensitive information to the person's family and friends, as defined by the person, unless it will substantially harm the person.
V. The guardian may refuse to disclose sensitive information about the person where disclosure would be detrimental to the well‐being of the person or would subject the person's estate to undue risk. Such a refusal to disclose information must be reported to the court.