OAR 415-020-0080
Volunteers
(1)
Policy Required: A written policy regarding the use of volunteers that shall include:(a)
Specific tasks and responsibilities of volunteers;(b)
Procedures and criteria used in selecting volunteers, including sobriety requirements for individuals recovering from the disease of alcohol or other drug abuse;(c)
Specific accountability and reporting requirements of volunteer; and(d)
Specific procedure for reviewing the performance of volunteers and providing direct feedback to them.(2)
Orientation and Training: The program shall document that the volunteers complete an orientation and training program specific to their responsibilities before they participate in assignments. The orientation and training shall:(a)
Include a review of the program’s philosophical approach to treatment;(b)
Include information on confidentiality regulations and patient’s rights;(c)
Specify how volunteers are to respond to and follow procedures for unusual incidents;(d)
Explain the program’s channels of communication, reporting requirements, and accountability requirements for volunteers;(e)
Explain the procedure for reviewing the volunteer’s performance and providing feedback to the volunteer; and(f)
Explain the procedure for discontinuing a volunteer’s participation.
Source:
Rule 415-020-0080 — Volunteers, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=415-020-0080.