The Office of Civil Rights Investigations and Compliance (OCIC) investigates concerns about discrimination, harassment and retaliation. We give all reports serious consideration and appreciate your efforts to bring concerns forward.

Quick links:

• Submit a report to OCIC submit online. 
• See other reporting options, including anonymous options.
• Find options for confidential advocacy and support.
• Learn about expectations for OHSU members.

Submit a report to OCIC

OHSU encourages you to submit a report if you experience any discrimination, harassment or retaliation, including any type of sexual misconduct.

• Anyone connected to OHSU can use this form. This includes students, volunteers, employees, patients, applicants for educational programs, applicants for employment, and others.
• You can report something that happened to you or make a report on behalf of someone else.
• We review reports during business hours.
• You can fill out the form online or download it and send it to the OCIC office.
• Filling out a form here does not mean that you have filed a criminal (police) report.
• We will keep information you submit confidential to the extent possible under OHSU policies, but you must include your name.

What to expect

Response: We will contact you as soon as possible after you submit a report.

Confidentiality: Our investigations are kept confidential to the extent possible under OHSU policies. Information will be shared on a need-to-know basis in keeping with OCIC’s rules of investigation or as required by law.

Protection from retaliation: Federal law, state law, and OHSU policy prohibit retaliation against anyone who files a complaint with OCIC or who takes part in an OCIC investigation. We will investigate alleged retaliation. Learn how OHSU defines retaliation on page 5 of OHSU’s Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Policy.

Referral: If appropriate, we may direct your complaint to Human Resources, the Integrity Department, your union, or another OHSU department.

Expectations for OHSU members

All OHSU employees, except confidential resources, are designated reporters of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Students are not designated reporters. 

• OHSU employees, except confidential employees, are required to promptly notify OHSU officials if they hear of discrimination, harassment and retaliation including sexual misconduct.  

• All OHSU members are encouraged to report any discrimination, harassment or retaliation they experience. 

• OHSU offers a range of reporting options for everyone who is directly involved or is aware of a situation. These include OCIC, your Human Resources business partner, and confidential support.  

• Don’t hesitate to reach out for guidance on when or where to make a report.