Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 582 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES › Division 10 - STATE STANDARDS FOR PROVIDERS OF COMMUNITY REHABILITATION SERVICES › Section 582-010-0025 - State Standards for Vendor Approval for Providers of Community Rehabilitation Services

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
In addition to the vendor approval requirements of OAR 582-080,
				OVRS adopts the following State Standards as required assurances that services
				to individuals with disabilities are provided in a safe environment and in
				compliance with applicable state, federal and local laws, rules or regulations.
				Approval methods will evaluate each applicant's ability to assure compliance
				with each of the following standards that, for the purposes of these rules,
				apply to the type of provider being evaluated:
(1) Physical Plant Standards. Provides
			 services in an environment that meets accessibility requirements, is free of
			 known health or safety hazards and in a site(s) which serves to support the
			 accomplishment of its defined purpose(s).
(2) Health and Safety Standards. Meets all
			 applicable governmental requirements, including OSHA standards for the
			 Department of Labor; secures regular inspections and consultations (if
			 applicable) from persons with expertise; and, has an organized internal health
			 and safety program (if applicable).
(3) Production Standards. When work
			 opportunities are directly provided to individuals with disabilities:
			 Establishes production and payment practices which maximize earning potential;
			 assures fair and equitable wages; meets minimum expectations for working hours
			 and conditions; and maintains all applicable certification and documentation
			 for the Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor.
(4) Insurance Standard. Maintain required
			 workers' compensation insurance and applicable levels of vehicle, general and
			 (if required) professional liability insurance protection, adequate to
			 compensate staff and workers with disabilities for injuries and damages for
			 which the organization may be liable.
(5) Physical Accessibility Standard. Complies
			 with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Architectural Barriers Act of
			 1968, the Uniform Accessibility Standards and their implementing standards in
			  41 CFR Part 101-19.6, the American National Standards Institute No.
			 A117-1-1986, and applicable sections of the Americans with Disabilities Act
			 (ADA).
(6) Organizational Standard.
			 The CRP is structured to achieve its stated mission, secure all licenses or
			 permits to do business within its jurisdiction(s) and scope of operation, plan
			 and monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of services, and maintain records
			 and reports that reflect the operation and provision of services and the
			 organization's status.
(7) Fiscal
			 Management Standard. Fiscal affairs relative to provision of rehabilitation
			 services are managed in a manner consistent with its stated purposes and in
			 accordance with a standard of sound business practices and legal requirements,
			 including assurances that any state or federal audit and reporting requirements
			 are met.
(8) Personnel Standard. As
			 applicable, maintains competent qualified staff and written agency personnel
			 policies which support the provision of services essential to the achievement
			 of defined individual and program goals. The provider, when providing client
			 transportation, ensures use of qualified, licensed vehicle operators and
			 appropriate, safe vehicles. Criminal background check has been conducted on
			 required staff/employees and has such on record according to DHS, state,
			 federal and local laws, rules or regulations. When providing medical and
			 related health services, ensures such services are prescribed by or under the
			 formal supervision of persons licensed by the state to prescribe or supervise
			 the provision of these services. Maintains pertinent professional and business
			 licensure or certification as appropriate to the type of program or service(s)
			 provided to clients.
(9) Program
			 Management Standard. Ensures that services provided are individually tailored
			 and coordinated in order to enhance each client's employment independence,
			 integration, and/or productivity as identified within each Individualized Plan
			 for Employment and through client participation in service planning,
			 implementation and evaluation, using language or mode of communication most
			 compatible with the individual client's abilities and culture.
(10) Program Evaluation Standard. Utilizes an
			 approved method to enable it to identify the results of services to individuals
			 with disabilities against established goals. Provides timely reports to OVRS of
			 such information, and by such means, as OVRS may require for evaluation of
			 ongoing program effectiveness, costs, and appropriateness of services provided
			 by the provider.
(11) Human Rights
			 Standard. Ensures, in its policies and practices, compliance with all laws and
			 regulations dealing with non-discrimination, human and civil rights (including
			 ADA), personal dignity and choice, and confidentiality.
(12) Community Relations Standard. The
			 provider bases its program on documented evidence of the needs of prospective
			 and current clients and maintains effective communications to assure that the
			 programs and services are responsive and appropriately utilized.
(13) Code of Conduct Standard. Fully informs
			 OVRS clients of the purpose and results of all service delivery efforts made on
			 their behalf. The provider is respectful, inclusive, and accommodating of OVRS
			 clients regardless of disability.
Publications: Publications referenced are available from the
				  agency.
Stat. Auth.: ORS
				  344.530
Stats. Implemented: ORS
				  344.511 -
				  344.690 &
				  344.710 -
				  344.730