OAR 309-040-0440
Civil Penalties


(1)

Civil penalties for other than substantiated allegations of abuse shall not exceed $100 per violation with a maximum of $250 and may be assessed for violation of these rules with the exception of substantiated abuse findings.

(2)

Civil penalties of a maximum of $1000 per occurrence may be assessed for each substantiated abuse finding.

(3)

In addition to any other liability or penalty, the Division may impose a penalty for any of the following:

(a)

Operating an AFH without a license;

(b)

Exceeding the number of residents identified on the license;

(c)

The provider fails to achieve satisfactory compliance with the requirements of these rules within the time specified or fails to maintain such compliance;

(d)

The AFH is unable to provide an adequate level of care to individuals;

(e)

There is retaliation or discrimination against an individual, the individual’s representative, family, employee, or any other person for making a complaint against the AFH;

(f)

The provider fails to cooperate with the Division, physician, registered nurse, or other health care professional in carrying out an individual’s care plan; or

(g)

Other violations are found on two consecutive inspections of an AFH after a reasonable amount of time has been allowed for the elimination of the violations.

(4)

Any civil penalty imposed under this section shall become due and payable when the provider incurring the penalty receives a notice in writing from the Division. The notice shall be sent by registered or certified mail and includes the following:

(a)

A reference to the particular sections of the statute, rule, standard, or order involved;

(b)

A short and plain statement of the matter asserted or charged;

(c)

A statement of the amount of the penalty or penalties imposed; and

(d)

A statement of the right to request a hearing.

(5)

The provider to whom the notice is addressed shall have 60 days from the date of the notice of intent in which to make written application for a hearing.

(6)

All hearings shall be conducted according to the applicable provisions of ORS Chapter 183 (Administrative Procedures Act).
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

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