OAR 407-007-0230
Qualified Entity

(1)

A QE and its appointing authority must be approved in writing by the Department or Authority pursuant to these rules in order to appoint a QED. Documentation of a current and valid license, certification, contract, or letter of approval from the Department or Authority are considered proof of approval. Unless specifically indicated otherwise in these rules, all QEs and appointing authorities discussed in these rules are considered approved.

(2)

A QE shall ensure the completion of background checks for all SIs who are the QE’s employees, volunteers, or other SIs under the direction or control of the QE.

(3)

BCU may allow a QE’s appointing authority or the QED to appoint one or more QEIs based on the needs of the QE and the volume of SIs under the QE.

(4)

A QE’s appointing authority shall appoint QEDs as needed to remain in compliance with these rules and shall communicate any changes regarding QEDs or QEIs to BCU. BCU strongly recommends that the QE have at least one QED at any facility where clients are receiving care in order to handle any immediate QED responsibilities, such as removing an SI from work or placement when required.

(5)

If for any reason a QE no longer has any QEDs, the QE or appointing authority shall ensure that the confidentiality and security of background check records by immediately providing all background check related documents to BCU or to another QE as determined by BCU.

(6)

BCU shall provide QEs with periodic training and on-going technical assistance.

(7)

Any decisions made by BCU in regard to these rules are final and may not be overturned by any QE.

Source: Rule 407-007-0230 — Qualified Entity, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=407-007-0230.

407‑007‑0000
Purpose and Scope 407‑007‑0010
Definitions 407‑007‑0020
Criminal History Check Required 407‑007‑0030
Criminal Records Check Process 407‑007‑0041
Potentially Disqualifying Convictions 407‑007‑0050
Potentially Disqualifying Conditions 407‑007‑0060
Weighing Test 407‑007‑0065
Hired on a Preliminary Basis 407‑007‑0070
Final Fitness Determinations 407‑007‑0080
Contesting a Final Fitness Determination 407‑007‑0090
Record Keeping, Confidentiality 407‑007‑0100
Variances 407‑007‑0200
Purpose and Scope 407‑007‑0210
Definitions 407‑007‑0220
Background Check Required 407‑007‑0230
Qualified Entity 407‑007‑0240
QE Designees and QE Initiators 407‑007‑0250
Background Check Process 407‑007‑0275
Convictions Under ORS 443.004 Resulting in Ineligibility for Aging and People with Disabilities Program and Developmental Disabilities Program SIs 407‑007‑0277
Convictions Under ORS 443.004 Resulting in Ineligibility for Mental Health or Alcohol and Drug Program SIs 407‑007‑0279
Federal Mandatory Exclusions 407‑007‑0281
Potentially Disqualifying Convictions 407‑007‑0290
Potentially Disqualifying Conditions 407‑007‑0300
Weighing Test 407‑007‑0315
Hired on a Preliminary Basis 407‑007‑0318
Approval for “Family First” Subject Individuals 407‑007‑0320
Final Fitness Determinations 407‑007‑0330
Contesting a Fitness Determination 407‑007‑0340
Record Keeping, Confidentiality 407‑007‑0350
Immunity from Liability 407‑007‑0370
Variances 407‑007‑0400
Purpose 407‑007‑0410
Definitions 407‑007‑0420
Reporting Abuse Allegations Required 407‑007‑0430
Applicants to the Department 407‑007‑0440
Current Employees of the Department 407‑007‑0445
Employees Who Apply or Are Hired at SACU after 1/1/2018 407‑007‑0450
Current Volunteers of the Department 407‑007‑0455
Current Contract SIs of the Department 407‑007‑0460
Confidentiality 407‑007‑0600
Purpose 407‑007‑0610
Definitions 407‑007‑0620
Background Check Registry 407‑007‑0630
Reporting Requirements for Qualified Entities 407‑007‑0640
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Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 407-007-0230’s source at or​.us