OAR 411-035-0030
Eligible Electronic Back-up Systems and Assistive Technology Services

(1)

Electronic Back-up Systems and Assistive Technology services must:

(a)

Ensure continuity of services and support the health, welfare, and safety of the consumer;

(b)

Enable the consumer to function with greater independence; or

(c)

Substitute for human assistance.

(2)

Electronic Back-up systems and supports may be allowed as long as the system sufficiently meets the need of the consumer being served.

(3)

Consumers with an assessed need qualify for electronic back-up systems, including but not limited to:

(a)

Personal Emergency Response Systems;

(b)

Medication reminders;

(c)

Alert systems for ADL and IADL supports that increase a consumer’s independence; and

(d)

Mechanisms, and any specialized or durable medical equipment, necessary to support the consumer’s health or well-being.

(4)

Consumers with an assessed need qualify for Assistive Technology including, but not limited to:

(a)

Motion sensors;

(b)

Sound sensors;

(c)

Two-way communication systems;

(d)

Automatic faucets;

(e)

Soap dispensers;

(f)

Toilet flushing sensors;

(g)

Incontinent sensors;

(h)

Fall sensors;

(i)

Lift chairs;

(j)

Transfer poles;

(k)

Wandering alerts; and

(l)

Other technology, which may be approved on a case-by-case basis with Central Office approval.

Source: Rule 411-035-0030 — Eligible Electronic Back-up Systems and Assistive Technology Services, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=411-035-0030.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 411-035-0030’s source at or​.us