OAR 411-071-0080
Complaints Against Certified Programs


(1)

Any person who believes these rules or the provisions of ORS 410.505 (Definitions for ORS 410.505 to 410.545) to 410.545 (Implementation of ORS 410.505 to 410.545 requires federal funding) have been violated may file a complaint with the Department or with a local Area Agency on Aging/Seniors and People with Disabilities unit.

(2)

The Department or its representative must notify the certified program that a complaint has been filed.

(3)

After consultation with the local area agency on aging/Seniors and People with Disabilities unit, the Department or its designee will investigate the complaint. Department investigators may interview employees of the certified program and must have access to pertinent documents and records of the program. The Department will notify the program of the results of the investigation and any proposed action or sanction.

(4)

Any complainant, witness or employee of a certified program must not be subject to retaliation by a program for making a report, for being interviewed about a complaint, or for being a witness.

(5)

The certified program is responsible for violation of these rules by its employees, subcontractors or agents.

Source: Rule 411-071-0080 — Complaints Against Certified Programs, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=411-071-0080.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 411-071-0080’s source at or​.us