Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 419 - OFFICE OF TRAINING, INVESTIGATIONS AND SAFETY
Division 110 - ADULT ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS IN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Section 419-110-0090 - Notification of Outcome

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 419-110-0090

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) After an abuse investigation report has been approved to close under OAR 419-110-0080, OTIS shall notify the AP of the outcome as provided in this section.

(a) OTIS shall provide a written notice of outcome to the AP for allegations determined as not substantiated under these rules.

(b) When an allegation is determined to be substantiated under these rules, OTIS shall send a Notice of Abuse Determination with a copy of the redacted abuse investigation report. The Notice of Abuse Determination shall include the information described in OAR 137-003-0505(1) and (2)(a) and ORS 183.415.

(c) The notices sent to the AP shall be by all of the following:
(A) Regular mail.

(B) Certified mail with return receipt requested.

(C) Alternative methods such as fax or electronic mail, when the respondent has requested an alternate method.

(2) If applicable, OTIS shall provide written notification to appropriate personnel within:

(a) The Authority or Department involving residential facilities, community programs and regulated service providers licensed, certified, endorsed by the Authority or Department;

(b) The facility or community program that employs the AP;

(c) ODHS/OHA Human Resources for APs who are state employees;

(d) The alleged victim's case management entity (community program or brokerage); and

(e) The alleged victim's guardian.

(3) The investigator may assure that the abuse finding is provided to the alleged victim by their case manager with a trauma informed approach as part of protective services follow-up.

(4) OTIS shall document the notices provided and maintain a record of all notifications provided in this rule section.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.010, 409.050, 413.085 & ORS 430.731

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 430.731, ORS 409.027, 413.036, 183.415, 430.735 to 430.765, 430.768, 443.400 to 443.465, 443.705 - 443.825, 443.875 & 430.610 to 430.695

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