OAR 333-035-0100
Approval of Accrediting Organizations

(1)

An accrediting organization must request approval by the Division to accredit hospice programs in Oregon.

(2)

An accrediting organization shall request approval in writing and shall provide, at a minimum:

(a)

Evidence that it is recognized as a deemed accrediting organization by CMS; or

(b)

Documentation of program policies and procedures that the accreditation meets standards and conditions established for hospice programs by CMS;

(c)

Accreditation history; and

(d)

References from a minimum of two hospice programs currently receiving services from the organization.

(3)

If the Division finds that an accrediting organization’s qualifications are equal to or exceed state licensing requirements in Oregon, the Division will enter into an agreement with the accrediting organization permitting it to accredit hospice programs in Oregon.

(4)

CMS will not accept accreditation by an organization that is not a deemed organization by CMS, for purposes of CMS certification.

Source: Rule 333-035-0100 — Approval of Accrediting Organizations, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=333-035-0100.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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