OAR 411-020-0080
Triage
(1)
Triage is the APS process of determining the nature and severity of risk to individuals and the immediacy of response required.(2)
The local office shall provide for a prompt and timely initial response to all APS referrals meeting the eligibility criteria established in these rules. The specific times for response are governed by the nature and severity of the reported abuse and the rules and laws related to the category of reported abuse.(3)
General time frames for response as determined by the Department are as follows:(a)
COMMUNITY CASES.(A)
IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: Immediately contact 911 when the evidence presented suggests an emergency situation exists, such as the following:(i)
A human life is in jeopardy.(ii)
The individual is in the process of being harmed due to criminal activity.(iii)
A medical emergency.(iv)
A fire.(v)
There is a clear and present danger of harm to self or others.(B)
BY THE END OF THE SAME WORKING DAY: Initiate an investigation by the end of the same working day when the alleged victim has been identified as being in imminent danger.(C)
BY THE END OF THE NEXT WORKING DAY: Initiate an investigation by the end of the next working day when the individual is identified as being in a hazardous situation that may lead to increased harm or risk.(D)
WITHIN FIVE WORKING DAYS: Initiate an investigation within five working days when screening determines the situation is problematic, one that is chronic or ongoing, or is a situation where an immediate response is unlikely to change the alleged victim’s risk level.(b)
ASSISTED LIVING, RESIDENTIAL CARE, AND ADULT FOSTER HOME CASES.(A)
IMMEDIATELY FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: Immediately contact 911 when the evidence presented suggests an emergency situation exists, such as the following:(i)
A human life is in jeopardy.(ii)
The individual is in the process of being harmed due to criminal activity.(iii)
A medical emergency.(iv)
A fire.(v)
There is a clear and present danger of harm to self or others.(B)
BY THE END OF THE SAME WORKING DAY: Initiate an investigation by the end of the same working day when the alleged victim has been identified as being in imminent danger.(C)
BY THE END OF THE NEXT WORKING DAY: Initiate an investigation by the end of the next working day when the individual is identified as being in a hazardous situation that may lead to increased harm or risk.
Source:
Rule 411-020-0080 — Triage, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=411-020-0080.