Or. Admin. R. 411-087-0005

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024

Section 411-087-0005 - Definitions

As used in OAR 411, division 87, the definitions in OAR 411, division 85 and following definitions apply:

(1) "ASHRAE" means the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

(2) "Calling Station" means an individual light, or other electrically operated visual signalling device, with or without audio signaling device, which is located at a nursing station and which effectively alerts nursing staff to a specific room or location from which a resident or other staff is requesting assistance.

(3) "Clearly Marked Emergency Power Duplex Receptacle" means an outlet for standard household current (110 volts) connected to an emergency power supply in accordance with the National Electrical Code and NFPA 99 and clearly marked to easily distinguish the outlet from an outlet not on the emergency power supply.

(4) "Continuously Licensed" means licensed as a nursing facility without interruption.

(5) "Easily Cleanable" means surfaces are readily accessible and made of materials and finish and fabricated so residue may be effectively removed by normal cleaning methods.

(6) "Locked Unit" means a nursing facility or a part of a nursing facility, including resident rooms, from which egress is restricted by secured doors.

(7) "NFPA" means National Fire Protection Association, Inc.

(8) "Nursing Station" means a location at which nursing staff perform charting and related activities throughout the day and at which a calling station exists.

(9) "Resident Room" means a room in the facility licensed for one or more beds.

Or. Admin. R. 411-087-0005

SSD 22-1991, f. 12-31-91, cert. ef. 1-1-92

Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 410.070 & 441.055

Stats. Implemented: ORS 441.055 & 441.615