OAR 309-040-0350
Variance

(1)

A provider or applicant may apply to the Division for a variance from a provision of these rules. The provider shall provide justification that a variance does not jeopardize the health, life, or safety of the individuals and would not violate or compromise an applicable ORS.

(2)

The Division may not grant a variance from a regulation or provision of these rules pertaining to the license capacity of the AFH; inspections of the AFH; civil, legal, and human rights; and inspection of the public files. The Division may not grant a variance related to fire and life safety without prior consultation with the local fire authority or designee.

(3)

A provider or applicant may apply to the Division for a variance specific to each individual under ORS 443.725 (License required), subject to the following requirements:

(a)

The variance is effective only for the specific individual who has been assessed and meets the safety requirements prescribed by the Division. This assessment shall become part of the individual’s RCP;

(b)

A variance allowing a specific individual to be in the AFH alone may not exceed four hours in a 24-hour period;

(c)

No variance allows a provider to leave an individual alone in the AFH between the hours of 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.; and

(d)

Twenty-four hour per day care shall continue for any individual that does not qualify to be in the AFH alone.

(4)

Variances shall be granted or denied in writing. All variances granted shall be reviewed with each license renewal under OAR 309-040-0345 (Renewal). A variance granted to one AFH provider or a variance granted regarding a specific individual does not constitute a precedent for any other AFH provider, applicant, or individual.

(5)

The AFH provider or applicant may appeal the denial of a variance request by submitting a request for reconsideration in writing to the Division. The Division shall make a decision on the appeal within 30 days of receipt of the appeal. The decision of the Division shall be final.

Source: Rule 309-040-0350 — Variance, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=309-040-0350.

309‑040‑0300
Purpose and Scope 309‑040‑0305
Definitions 309‑040‑0307
Required Home-like Qualities 309‑040‑0310
License Required 309‑040‑0315
License Application and Fees 309‑040‑0320
Classification of AFHs 309‑040‑0325
Capacity 309‑040‑0330
Zoning for Adult Foster Homes 309‑040‑0335
Training Requirements for Providers, Resident Managers, and Substitute Caregivers 309‑040‑0340
Issuance of a License 309‑040‑0345
Renewal 309‑040‑0350
Variance 309‑040‑0355
Contracts 309‑040‑0360
Qualifications for AFH Providers, Resident Managers, and Other Caregivers 309‑040‑0365
Facility Standards 309‑040‑0370
Safety 309‑040‑0375
Sanitation 309‑040‑0380
Individual Furnishings 309‑040‑0385
Food Services 309‑040‑0390
Standards and Practices for Care and Services 309‑040‑0393
Individually-Based Limitations 309‑040‑0394
Residency Agreement 309‑040‑0395
Standards for Admission, Transfers, Respite, Discharges, and Closures 309‑040‑0400
Inspections 309‑040‑0405
Procedures for Correction of Violations 309‑040‑0410
Residents’ Bill of Rights, Complaints, and Grievances 309‑040‑0415
Administrative Sanctions 309‑040‑0420
Denial, Suspension, Revocation, or Refusal to Renew 309‑040‑0425
Removal of Residents 309‑040‑0430
Conditions 309‑040‑0435
Criminal Penalties 309‑040‑0440
Civil Penalties 309‑040‑0445
Public Information 309‑040‑0450
Adjustment, Suspension or Termination of Payment 309‑040‑0455
Enjoinment of AFH Operation
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 309-040-0350’s source at or​.us