OAR 415-020-0080
Volunteers

An Opioid Treatment Program utilizing volunteers shall have the following standards for 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.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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