OAR 411-325-0150
General Safety

(1)

All toxic materials, including, but not limited to poisons, chemicals, rodenticides, and insecticides must be:

(a)

Properly labeled;

(b)

Stored in the original container separate from all foods, food preparation utensils, linens, and medications; and

(c)

Stored in a locked area unless the Risk Tracking records for all individuals residing in the home document that there is no risk present.

(2)

All flammable and combustible materials must be properly labeled, stored, and locked in accordance with state fire code.

(3)

For children, knives and sharp kitchen utensils must be locked unless otherwise determined by a documented ISP team decision.

(4)

Window shades, curtains, or other covering devices must be provided for all bedroom and bathroom windows to assure privacy.

(5)

Hot water in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Other water sources, except the dishwasher, may not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

(6)

Bedrooms.

(a)

Bedrooms on ground level must have at least one window that opens from the inside without special tools that provides a clear opening of not less than 821 square inches, with the least dimension not less than 22 inches in height or 20 inches in width. Sill height may not be more than 44 inches from the floor level. Exterior sill heights may not be greater than 72 inches from the ground, platform, deck, or landing. There must be stairs or a ramp to ground level. Those homes previously licensed having a minimum window opening of not less than 720 square inches are acceptable unless through inspection it is deemed that the window opening dimensions present a life safety hazard.

(b)

Bedrooms must have 60 square feet per individual with beds located at least three feet apart.

(c)

If an individual chooses to share a bedroom with another individual, the individuals must be afforded an opportunity to have a choice of roommates.

(d)

Single Action Locks.

(A)

A 24-hour residential setting licensed on or after January 1, 2016 must have single action locks on the entrance doors to the bedroom for each individual, lockable by the individual, with only appropriate staff having keys.

(B)

A 24-hour residential setting licensed prior to January 1, 2016 must have single action locks on the entrance doors to the bedroom for each individual, lockable by the individual, with only appropriate staff having keys by September 1, 2018.

(C)

Limitations may only be used when there is a health or safety risk and when a written informed consent is obtained as described in OAR 411-325-0430 (Individual Support Plan) and 411-004-0040 (Individually-Based Limitations).

(7)

Operative flashlights, at least one per floor, must be readily available to staff in case of emergency.

(8)

First-aid kits and first-aid manuals must be available to staff within each home in a designated location. First aid kits must be locked if, after evaluating any associated risk, items contained in the first aid kit present a hazard to individuals living in the home. First aid kits containing any medication including topical medications must be locked.

Source: Rule 411-325-0150 — General Safety, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=411-325-0150.

411–325–0010
Statement of Purpose 411–325–0020
Definitions and Acronyms 411–325–0025
Program Management 411–325–0030
Issuance of License 411–325–0040
Application for Initial License 411–325–0050
License Expiration, Termination of Operations, License Return 411–325–0060
License Conditions 411–325–0070
License Renewal 411–325–0090
Change of Ownership, Legal Entity, Legal Status, Management Corporation 411–325–0110
Variances 411–325–0120
Medical Services 411–325–0130
Food and Nutrition 411–325–0140
Physical Environment 411–325–0150
General Safety 411–325–0170
Staffing Requirements 411–325–0180
Individual Summary Sheets 411–325–0185
Emergency Information 411–325–0200
Transportation 411–325–0220
Individual Furnishings 411–325–0230
Emergency Plan and Safety Review 411–325–0240
Assessment of Fire Evacuation Assistance 411–325–0250
Fire Drill Requirements and Fire Safety 411–325–0260
Individual Fire Evacuation Safety Plans 411–325–0270
Fire Safety Requirements for Homes on a Single Property or on Contiguous Property Serving Six or More Individuals 411–325–0280
Fire Safety Requirements for Homes or Duplexes Serving Five or Fewer Individuals 411–325–0290
Fire Safety Requirements for Apartments Serving Five or Fewer Individuals 411–325–0300
Residency Agreements, Individual Rights, Complaints, Notification of Planned Action, and Hearings 411–325–0350
Behavior Supports and Physical Restraints 411–325–0360
Psychotropic Medications and Medications for Behavior 411–325–0370
Individuals’ Personal Property 411–325–0380
Handling and Managing Individuals’ Money 411–325–0390
Entry, Exit, Transfer, and Closure 411–325–0410
Community Living Supports 411–325–0430
Individual Support Plan 411–325–0440
Children’s Direct Contracted Services 411–325–0445
Notification of School District - Homes Serving Five or More Children 411–325–0460
Civil Penalties 411–325–0470
License Denial, Suspension, Revocation, Refusal to Renew 411–325–0480
Criminal Penalties 411–325–0490
Provider Eligibility for Medicaid Service Payment
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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