Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) An AFH provider
must meet the following qualifications:
(a)
Be at least 21 years of age;
(b)
Live in the AFH to be licensed, unless an approved resident manager lives in
the AFH;
(c) Provide evidence
satisfactory to the Division regarding experience, training, knowledge,
interest, and concern in providing care to persons with severe and persistent
mental illness. Evidence may include, but is not limited to the following:
(A) Certified nurse's aide training;
(B) Nursing home, hospital, or
institutional work experience;
(C)
Licensed practical nurse or registered nurse training and experience;
(D) Division approved training;
(E) Experience in caring for
individuals with severe and persistent mental illness at home; and
(F) Home management skills.
(d) Possess the physical health
and mental health determined necessary by the Division to provide 24-hour care
for adults who are mentally ill. Applicants shall have a statement from a
physician on a Division approved form that they are physically and mentally
capable of providing care;
(e)
Undergo a criminal history check in accordance with OAR chapter 943 division
007 and be found eligible for licensure by the Division. The Division shall
evaluate and verify information regarding criminal history;
(f) Provide evidence of sufficient financial
resources to operate an AFH for at least two months, unless the application is
for renewal of an AFH that is already in operation. A credit reference check
may be required;
(g) Be literate
and capable of understanding written and oral orders and communicating with
individuals, physicians, case managers, and appropriate others and be able to
respond appropriately to emergency situations at all times;
(h) If transporting individuals by motorized
conveyance, shall have a current driver's license in compliance with the
Department of Motor Vehicles laws and vehicle insurance as required by the
State of Oregon.
(2) The
resident manager shall meet the provider qualifications listed in section
(1)(a) through (h) of this rule. A resident manager applicant may work in the
home pending outcome of the national criminal history check, if the Oregon
criminal history check was clear and no convictions were self-disclosed on the
criminal record authorization.
(3)
Substitute caregivers left in charge of an individual for any period of time
shall have access to individual records and meet the following qualifications:
(a) Be at least 18 years of age;
(b) Be subject to a criminal history check. A
substitute caregiver may work in the home pending outcome of the national
criminal history check providing the Oregon criminal history check was clear
and no convictions were self-disclosed on the criminal record authorization;
(c) Be able to communicate orally
and in writing with individuals, physicians, case managers, and appropriate
others;
(d) Know fire safety and
emergency procedures;
(e) Have a
clear understanding of job responsibilities, have knowledge of RCPs, and be
able to provide the care specified for each individual;
(f) Be able to meet the requirements of a
resident manager when left in charge of an AFH for 30 days or longer;
(g) Not be an individual; and
(h) If transporting individuals by
motorized conveyance, shall have a current driver's license in compliance with
Department of Motor Vehicles laws and vehicle insurance as required by the
State of Oregon.
(4) The
provider may not hire or continue to employ a resident manager or substitute
caregiver who does not meet the requirements of this rule.
(5) A provider shall supervise and train
resident managers and substitute caregivers and monitor their general conduct
when acting within the scope of their employment or duties.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
413.042
Stats. Implemented: ORS
443.705 -
443.825
