KRS 314.093 states, “Persons and agencies that file a complaint, provide sworn or written statements, or otherwise participate in an investigation or administrative proceeding instituted pursuant to this chapter shall have immunity from civil or criminal prosecution that is based upon such information unless the person or agency committed perjury, acted in bad faith, or acted with gross negligence, recklessness, or malicious purpose.”
Kentucky is a Mandatory Reporting State
- Nurses: Kentucky is a Mandatory reporting state in which any person, including the licensee, that has knowledge that a violation of laws pertaining to nurses is required to report it to the Board pursuant to KRS 314.031(4).
- Dialysis Technicians: Kentucky is a Mandatory reporting state in which any person, including the licensee, that has knowledge that a violation of laws pertaining to dialysis technicians is required to report it to the Board pursuant to KRS 314.035(3).
- Licensed Certified Professional Midwives: A Licensed Certified Professional Midwife (LCPM) or an employer of an LCPM, must report any violation of KBN regulations by an LCPM to the Board KRS 314.408(4).
- Any violations detailed in KRS 314.091(1), 201 KAR 20:470, and 201 KAR 20:630 are subject to these reporting requirements.