Oregon Administrative Code

309-073-0055 Service Record (1) The Crisis Stabilization Center must include the following documentation in the individual's service record: (a) Presenting problem and referral source, if applicable. (b) Rationale for denial of services and referral of the individual to other app…

309-073-0060 Medical Protocols (1) Medical clearance is not required prior to provision of services; however, the Crisis Stabilization Center must ensure that each individual is assessed for physical health issues per the medical protocols in subsection (2). (2) Medical protocols…

309-073-0065 Critical Incident Reporting (1) Facility staff in Crisis Stabilization Centers must report all Critical Incidents to the Division. Critical incidents include: (a) Death, including by suicide or overdose. (b) Severe injury, including injury leading to hospitalization,…

309-073-0070 Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (1) Providers must develop and implement a structured and ongoing process to assess, monitor, and improve the quality and effectiveness of services provided to individuals and their families. (2) Providers must collect a…

309-073-0075 Grievances and Appeals (1) Any individual or parent or guardian receiving services may file a grievance with the provider, the individual’s coordinated care plan, or the Division. (2) The provider’s grievance process shall: (a) Notify each individual or legal represe…

309-073-0080 Variances (1) A Crisis Stabilization Center may request a variance to these rules. The Crisis Stabilization Center must submit the variance request directly to the Division using the Division approved form. (2) The variance request must include: (a) A description and…

309-073-0085 Inspections (1) The Division must conduct an inspection of Crisis Stabilization Center application and issue a certification to successful applicants prior to services being rendered. (2) The Division must conduct an onsite inspection of each Crisis Stabilization Cen…

309-073-0090 Conditions (1) Conditions may be attached to a certificate and take effect immediately upon notification by the Division or the delivery date of the notice, whichever is sooner. The type of condition attached to a certificate must directly relate to a risk of harm or…

309-073-0095 Investigations (1) Abuse, neglect, exploitation, seclusion, and coercion are prohibited. Crisis Stabilization Centeremployees and the licensee must not permit, aid, or engage in abuse, neglect, exploitation, seclusion, or coercion of individuals. (2) Known or suspect…

309-073-0100 Enforcement (1) If during an inspection or investigation, Division staff document violations of Crisis Stabilization Center certification rules or laws, the Division must issue a statement of deficiencies that cites the law or rule alleged to have been violated and t…

309-073-0105 Civil Penalties (1) A Crisis Stabilization Center that violates Crisis Stabilization Center rules, an administrative order, or settlement agreement, is subject to the imposition of a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 per violation and may not total more than $2,000.…

309-073-0110 Conditions (1) Conditions may be attached to a certificate and take effect immediately upon notification by the Division or the delivery date of the notice, whichever is sooner. The type of condition attached to a certificate must directly relate to a risk of harm or…

309-073-0115 Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of License (1) The Division may impose a civil penalty or deny, suspend, or revoke the certification of a Crisis Stabilization Center, in accordance with ORS 183.745, for the Crisis Stabilization Center’sfailure to comply with these …

309-080-0100 Purpose and Scope This division establishes the Behavioral Health Clinical Supervision Expansion Program within the Oregon Health Authority (Authority). The Program offers grants to organizations who employ behavioral health care providers and individual behavioral h…

309-080-0105 Definitions The following definitions apply to OAR 309-080: (1) “Authority” means the Oregon Health Authority. (2) “Communities who are underserved” has the meaning given that term in OAR 309-081-0010. (3) “Problem Gambling Treatment Staff” has the meaning given that…

309-080-0200 Eligibility Requirements Organizations or individuals who offer, or will offer, supervision to behavioral health care providers working towards the following credentials with the use of this funding are eligible: (1) Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor practicing as…

309-080-0300 Application and Review Process (1) The Authority will offer its Program application processes online. (2) The Authority shall review all applications to determine that all requirements established in the solicitations issued are satisfied. (3) The Authority may retur…

309-080-0400 Program Integrity (1) The Authority shall analyze and monitor the operation of grant activities, and audit and verify the accuracy and appropriateness of all payments made under the terms of the Program. To promote the integrity of the Program, the Authority may requ…

309-080-0500 Data Sharing (1) The Authority may not share data about Program participants, other than for purposes of planning, Program evaluation or analysis, or as otherwise required by law. (2) Data may only be shared with: (a) Agencies, offices, or contractors of the Authorit…

309-081-0010 Definitions The following definitions apply to OAR 309-081-0000 to OAR 309-081-0110: (1) “Authority” means the Oregon Health Authority. (2) “Behavioral health care worker” means any individual who assists or provides direct behavioral health care services to individu…

309-081-0020 Eligibility Criteria for The Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program. (1) To be eligible for the Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program, applicants must be a Behavioral Health Care Worker who has qualifying loans who provides direct behavioral health…

309-081-0030 Application Requirements To qualify for consideration for loan repayment an eligible behavioral health care worker must submit an application that: (1) Documents the individual having, an unrestricted license, certification or registration (if required) to practice i…

309-081-0040 Application and Review Process (1) The Authority will publish an application process online. (2) The Authority shall review those applications that meet all requirements of OAR 309-081-0020. (a) The Authority shall make their award selections within 60 days of the mo…

309-081-0050 Maximum Award Amounts The Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment recipients are eligible for a maximum loan repayment award in the following manner: (1) Full-Time Service: (a) Seventy percent of the balance owed on qualifying loans upon program entry for two years o…

309-081-0060 Transfer of Behavioral Health Care Worker Service Obligation to Another Employer or Practice Site. In the event of a participating behavioral health care worker moving to another practice site, or accepting a new employment opportunity, the individual may continue to…

309-081-0070 Suspension or Waiver of Minimum Service Obligation (1) The Authority may agree to suspend the participating behavioral health care worker service obligation for a specified time under circumstances it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to parental leave, m…

309-081-0080 Monitoring and Follow-up Requirements (1) To maintain participation in the program, the behavioral health care worker must: (a) Promptly submit quarterly reports signed by the Behavioral Health Care Worker and the administrator or HR personnel of the practice site ve…

309-081-0090 Failure to Comply; Penalties and Appeals A recipient of a loan repayment award who fails to obtain or maintain a license/certification, has a suspension or termination of a license/certification, is under fraud, conviction, termination of employment for-cause, or fai…

309-081-0100 Program Integrity (1) The Authority shall analyze and monitor the operation of the program and audit and verify the accuracy and appropriateness of all payments made under the terms of this program. To promote the integrity of the program, the Authority may require p…

309-081-0110 Data Sharing (1) The Authority may not share data about program participants unless legally required to do so a by a public record request, a subpoena or court order.. (2) Data may only be shared for the purposes of planning, program evaluation or analysis with: (a) …

309-083-0000 Purpose and Scope This division establishes the Behavioral Health Care Bonus and Housing Stipend Incentive Program within the Oregon Health Authority (Authority). The program offers grants to organizations that employ credentialed behavioral health care workers with …

309-083-0010 Definitions The following definitions apply to OAR 309-083-0000 to OAR 309-083-0600: (1) “Authority” means the Oregon Health Authority. (2) “Behavioral health care worker” has the meaning given the term in OAR 309-081-0020. (3) “Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor” …

309-083-0020 Behavioral Health Care Worker Bonus and Housing Stipend Program Fund Distribution (1) Qualified practice sites may apply for grants up to an amount determined by the authority. (2) Types of bonuses that may be provided by grant awardees include: (a) Sign-on bonuses t…

309-083-0030 Eligibility Criteria specific to the Behavioral Health Care Worker Bonus and Housing Stipend Program (1) The Authority may determine the eligibility of qualified practice sites for sign-on bonuses, retention bonuses, and housing stipends for Behavioral Health Care Wo…

309-083-0040 Application and Review Process specific to the Behavioral Healthcare Worker Bonus and Housing Stipend Program (1) The Authority may offer its application processes online. (2) The Authority shall review those applications that meet all requirements established in the…

309-083-0050 Program Integrity (1) Awarded programs shall collect data that it will report to the Authority. (2) The Authority shall analyze and monitor the operation of the program, and audit and verify the accuracy and appropriateness of all payments made under the terms of thi…

309-083-0060 Data Sharing (1) The Authority may not share data about program participants, other than for purposes of planning, program evaluation or analysis. (2) Data may only be shared with: (a) Agencies, offices, or contractors of the Authority; (b) The Oregon Employment Depa…

309-088-0105 Purpose and Scope (1) Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 161.365 and 161.370 recognize that not all criminal defendants who lack Fitness to Proceed (commonly known as aid and assist defendants) need to be committed to the State Hospital or remain in jail but instead shoul…

309-088-0115 Definitions (1) "30-Day Community Transition Planning Update" means a form, contained within the Consultation Report, that includes a primary and backup plan for Appropriate Placement, services, and supports needed to transition the defendant from the State Hospital …

309-088-0125 CMHP Consultation Reports and OHA Notification/Support Requests (1) The County of Responsibility carries out the responsibilities set forth within this rule set, regardless of where the defendant is placed. If applicable, the County of Responsibility works in collabo…

309-088-0130 CMHP Responsibilities During Commitment (1) The County of Responsibility carries out the responsibilities set forth within this rule set 309-088-0130, regardless of where the defendant is placed. If applicable, the County of Responsibility work in collaboration with …

309-088-0146 CMHP Responsibilities During Community Restoration CMHP Responsibilities During Community Restoration (1) The County of Responsibility carries out the responsibilities set forth within this rule set, regardless of where the defendant is placed. If applicable the Coun…

309-090-0000 Purpose and Scope These rules establish minimum standards for the certification of psychiatrists, licensed psychologists, and regulated social workers, who are Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), related to performing forensic examinations and evaluations as des…

309-090-0005 Definitions (1) “Acuity of symptoms” means the intensity and severity of the defendant’s or youth’s psychiatric symptoms. (2) “Authority” means the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). (3) “Capacity” means that the defendant or youth is able to: (a) Understand the nature o…

309-090-0010 Forensic Certification Types and Requirements In order to submit an evaluation to the Court regarding a defendant’s or youth’s competency or criminal responsibility, the evaluator must be certified by the Authority under these rules. (1) Applications for Full Certifi…

309-090-0015 Application Requirements and Process (1) Applications must be submitted to the Authority using a form and in a manner prescribed by the Authority. (2) The application must be accompanied by: (a) Proof of the applicant’s current license permitting them to practice as …

309-090-0020 Recertification Requirements (1) An evaluator must request recertification using the forms, and in a manner prescribed by the Authority. (2) The minimum requirements for recertification are: (a) Proof of the applicant’s license permitting them to practice as a psychi…

309-090-0025 Content of Written Evaluations Assessing Competency and Criminal Responsibility (1) At minimum, each forensic evaluation report shall include the following: (a) Identifying information of the defendant or youth; (b) Description of the forensic examination; (c) Crimin…

309-090-0030 Forensic Evaluation Review Panel (1) A multi-disciplinary review panel shall be appointed by and serve at the discretion of the Authority to review forensic evaluation reports submitted in support of applications for certification. (2) An individual interested in par…

309-090-0035 Forensic Evaluation Review Panel Process (1) Members of the Forensic Evaluation Review Panel shall meet at the discretion of the Authority to review all submitted redacted forensic evaluation reports as the need arises. (2) Redacted forensic evaluation reports shall …