Or. Admin. R. 419-300-0060
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024
Section 419-300-0060 - Program Referrals(1) A referral agent shall provide a client with a disclosure at the same time the client is offered information, referral, or recommendation regarding a "program." The written disclosure must meet the same standard as the disclosure that was provided to the Department as described in OAR 419-300-0030.(2) The referral agent must provide to the client a website or written notice for each "program" to which the referral agent makes program referrals. The website or written notice must include the following:(a) A link to the state agency website listing licensing or substantiated abuse complaints concerning the "program";(b) Contact information to facilitate reporting of abuse or neglect and licensing violations in the state in which the "program" is located; and(c) Contact information for all law enforcement agencies responsible for coverage of the community in which the "program" is located.(3) Before a referral agent refers a client to a "program" the referral agent must review and disclose the following information as required by OAR 419-300-0030 (3): (a) All licensing actions taken against the "program" or its parent company in the prior 24 months, based on direct inquiry with each agency that licenses the "program";(b) The number of substantiated allegations of abuse, deaths and or serious injuries at the "program" in the prior 24 months, based on direct inquiry with each entity that licenses the "program" or investigates abuse at the "program".(4) A "client" in accordance with ORS 418.353 (5), may bring a cause of action for a violation of the following rules: Or. Admin. R. 419-300-0060
DHS 7-2024, renumbered from 407-049-0060, filed 03/01/2024, effective 3/1/2024; OTIS 5-2024, minor correction filed 03/01/2024, effective 3/1/2024Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.050, ORS 419B.005 to 419B.050 & ORS 418.351 to 418.357
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.050