Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) The
provider shall ensure that the program and setting are maintained and operated
in compliance with these rules and all other applicable federal, state, and
local laws and regulations.
(2)
The provider shall employ a program administrator who meets the following
qualifications and complies with the following standards:
(a) Background including special training,
experience, and other demonstrated ability in providing care and treatment
appropriate to the individuals served in the program;
(b) Documented approved criminal record
checks processed in compliance with the procedures required by OAR
943-007-0001 through 0501 and no
history of abusive behavior;
(c)
Ensure that the program operates in accordance with the standards outlined in
these rules;
(d) Oversee the daily
operation and maintenance of the program and shall be available to perform
administrative duties at the setting at least 20 hours per week;
(e) Develop and administer written policies
and procedures to direct the operation of the program and the provision of
services to individuals;
(f)
Ensure that qualified program staff are available in accordance with the
staffing requirements specified in these rules;
(g) Supervise or provide for the supervision
of program staff and others involved in the operation of the program;
(h) Maintain setting, personnel,
and individual service records;
(i) Report regularly to the provider on the
operation of the program; and
(j)
Delegate authority and responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the
program to a responsible staff person whenever the program administrator is
absent from the setting. This authority and responsibility may not be delegated
to an individual.
(3)
The provider shall develop and update policies and procedures and maintain a
copy in a location easily accessible for staff reference and made available to
others upon reasonable request. They shall be consistent with requirements of
these rules and shall address at a minimum the following:
(a) Personnel practices and staff training;
(b) Individual screening,
admission, and termination;
(c)
Fire drills, emergency procedures, individual safety and abuse reporting;
(d) Health and sanitation;
(e) Records maintenance and
confidentiality;
(f) Residential
service plan, services, and activities;
(g) Behavior management including the use of
seclusion or restraints;
(h) Food
Service;
(i) Medication
administration and storage;
(j)
Individual belongings, storage, and funds;
(k) Individual rights and advance directives;
(l) Complaints and grievances;
(m) Setting maintenance;
(n) Evacuation capability
determination; and
(o) Fees and
money management.
(4)
The provider shall develop reasonable house rules outlining operating protocols
concerning, but not limited to, meal times, night-time quiet hours, guest
policies, smoking, and as follows:
(a) House
rules shall be consistent with individual rights as set forth in OAR
309-035-0175;
(b) House rules shall be posted in an area
readily accessible to individuals;
(c) House rules shall be reviewed and updated
as necessary;
(d) Individuals
shall be provided an opportunity to review and provide input into any proposed
changes to house rules before the revisions become effective; and
(e) Effective July 1, 2016, house rules may
not restrict or limit the program qualities identified in OAR
309-035-0110.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
413.042,
443.450
Stats. Implemented: ORS
413.032,
443.400 -
443.460 &
443.991
