OAR 410-180-0326
Background Check Requirements

(1) For all new or renewal applications for THW certification, the Authority shall:

(a) Conduct a background check in accordance with 943-007-0010 through -0501, specifically incorporating and limited to 407-007-0200 (Purpose and Scope) to 407-007-0250 (Background Check Process) and 407-007-0340 (Record Keeping, Confidentiality) to 407-007-0370 (Variances) and expressly not incorporating 407-007-0275 (Convictions Under ORS 443.004 Resulting in Ineligibility for Aging and People with Disabilities Program and Developmental Disabilities Program SIs) and 407-007-0277 (Convictions Under ORS 443.004 Resulting in Ineligibility for Mental Health or Alcohol and Drug Program SIs);

(b) Consult with the Office of the Inspector General to determine if the applicant is excluded from participation in the medical assistance program.

(2) New or renewal THW applicants may be denied certification or renewal of certification based on a fitness determination that applies a weighting test for potentially disqualifying convictions or conditions.

(3) New or renewal THW applicants shall be denied certification if they are excluded from participating in the medical assistance program.

(4) To be certified, enrolled in the registry, and eligible for reimbursement under Medicaid, peer support specialists as defined in OAR 410-180-0305 (Definitions)(11)(b) and (c) are required to pass a background check. The background check may be conducted by the Authority or by an entity contracting with the Authority to provide background checks:

(a) If the Authority conducts the background check, the Authority’s fitness determination shall comply with the provision of section (1) and shall include the application of a weighting test for potentially disqualifying convictions or conditions;

(b) If a contracting entity conducts the background check, the provisions of 407-007-0277 (Convictions Under ORS 443.004 Resulting in Ineligibility for Mental Health or Alcohol and Drug Program SIs) shall apply;

Source: Rule 410-180-0326 — Background Check Requirements, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=410-180-0326.

410‑180‑0300
Purpose 410‑180‑0305
Definitions 410‑180‑0310
Community Health Worker, Peer Wellness Specialist, Personal Health Navigator Certification Requirements 410‑180‑0312
Peer Support Specialist Certification Requirements 410‑180‑0315
Birth Doula Certification Requirements 410‑180‑0320
Traditional Health Worker Continuing Education Requirements 410‑180‑0325
Application and Renewal Process for Traditional Health Worker (THW) Certification and Registry Enrollment 410‑180‑0326
Background Check Requirements 410‑180‑0340
Standards of Professional Conduct 410‑180‑0345
Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Certification 410‑180‑0350
Training Program Requirements 410‑180‑0355
Application and Renewal Process for Authority Training Program Approval 410‑180‑0360
Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Training Program Approval 410‑180‑0365
Oral Health Training Requirements 410‑180‑0370
Community Health Workers, Peer Wellness Specialists, Personal Health Navigators, and Peer Support Specialists Certification Curriculum Standards 410‑180‑0375
Birth Doula Certification Curriculum Standards 410‑180‑0380
THW and Training Program Complaints and Investigations

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OAR 410-180-0326 Background Check Requirements

OAR 410-180-0326
Background Check Requirements