Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 309 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH SYSTEMS DIVISION: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES › Division 40 - ADULT FOSTER HOMES › Section 309-040-0340 - Issuance of a License

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1)
			 Applicants shall be in substantial compliance with these rules ORS
			 443.705 through
			 443.825 before the Division
			 shall issue a license if cited deficiencies are not corrected within time
			 frames specified by the Division, the application may be denied. The license
			 shall include but is not limited to the name of the applicant, name of the AFH,
			 address of the home to which the license applies, the maximum number of
			 individuals, resident manager if applicable, conditions, if applicable, license
			 number, payment received, effective date and expiration date, and the signature
			 of the assistant administrator of the Division. The license shall be visibly
			 posted in the AFH and available for inspection at all times.
(2) The Division may attach conditions to the
			 license that limit, restrict, or specify other criteria for operation of the
			 AFH. Conditions to a license may include but are not limited to care of a
			 specifically identified individual. The conditions shall be posted with the
			 license in the AFH and be available for inspection at all times.
(3) Each provider shall report promptly to
			 the Division any significant changes to information supplied in the application
			 or subsequent correspondence. Changes include but are not limited to changes in
			 the AFH name, owner entity, resident manager, telephone number, or mailing
			 address, and staffing changes if those changes are significant or impact the
			 health, safety, or well-being of individuals.
(4) When an AFH is sold, the prospective new
			 owner shall apply for a license in accordance with OAR
			 309-040-0315 if the new owner
			 intends to operate an AFH.
(5) An
			 AFH license is not transferable or applicable to any location or individuals
			 other than those specified on the license.
(6) A license is valid for one year from the
			 effective date on the license unless sooner revoked or suspended.
(7) Applicants shall be in substantial
			 compliance with these rules before a license is issued. If cited deficiencies
			 are not corrected within the time frames specified by the Division, the license
			 shall be denied.
(8) The Division
			 may not issue an initial license unless:
(a)
			 The applicant and the AFH are in compliance with ORS
			 443.705 to
			 443.825 and the rules of the
			 Division;
(b) The Division has
			 completed an inspection of the AFH. If cited deficiencies are not corrected
			 within the time frames specified by the Division, the application shall be
			 denied;
(c) The Division has
			 received an approved criminal history records check on the applicant, resident
			 manager, substitute caregiver, and any occupant (other than an individual) 16
			 years of age or older or is identified in ORS
			 443.735 and who will be residing
			 in or employed by the AFH, as identified in OAR chapter 943 division 007 and
			 any other rules established by the Division.