Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 411 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, AGING AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Division 46 - BEHAVIOR SUPPORT SERVICES
Section 411-046-0160 - Communication
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 411-046-0160
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) Required Reporting.
Behavior consultants must report suspected or known neglect or abuse of all adults and elderly individuals as required by ORS 124.050 to 095, 430.735 to 765 and 419B to 419B.045.
(2) Confidentiality.
(a) Behavior consultants must adhere to the
confidentiality standards as described in the Department contract as well as
the Federal HIPAA privacy rules.
(b) Any written, verbal, digital, video, and
electronic information regarding an individual must adhere to the Department's
confidentiality standards as described in OAR chapter 407, division 14 and
Federal HIPAA standards.
(3) Notification.
(a) Behavior consultants must notify the home
and community-based care contractor of the following:
(A) Life threatening health and safety
concerns must be reported immediately. This communication may occur in person
or by phone.
(B) Concerns
regarding a caregiver's response to coaching activity must be reported as soon
as possible. This communication may occur in person, by phone, or by email.
(C) Any permanent reassignment of
a behavior consultant must be reported within 5 business days or prior to
onsite service delivery. This communication may occur in person, by phone, or
by email.
(b) Behavior
consultants must notify the case manager or local office designee of the
following:
(A) Life threatening health and
safety concerns of an individual must be reported immediately, by phone or in
person.
(B) Concerns regarding the
individual's placement must be reported within one business day. This
communication may occur by email or phone.
(C) Any permanent reassignment of a behavior
consultant, must be reported within 5 business days or prior to onsite service
delivery. This communication may occur by email or phone.
(D) An administrator, licensee, or designated
caregiver who is unwilling or unable to implement the Behavior Support Plan,
after completion of coaching plans and service coordination activities. This
communication may occur by email or phone.
(c) Case managers and behavior consultants
are required to exchange information regarding changes in the individual's
eligibility status, service location, or service needs during the duration of
the Behavior Support Service.
(d)
Behavior consultants must report suspected abuse immediately to the local
Departmental office, designee office, or by calling the Department's toll-free
abuse reporting hotline.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 410.070
Stats. Implemented: ORS 410.070
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