OAR 416-500-0040
Risk Assessment
(1)
All activities involve some level of risk. Prior to participation in recreational activities, OYA staff and the substitute care provider will engage in a process to assess the risk of the activity, introduce measures to control those risks, and inform persons about the risks. The risk assessment will include, at a minimum, the following components:(a)
Description of the planned activity.(b)
Purpose or goal of the activity.(c)
Description, location, and timelines of the activity.(d)
Identification of known or possible hazards and precautions and/or safety to offset those hazards.(e)
Travel and lodging needs.(f)
Emergency precautions, including a description of emergency gear that the substitute care provider will have on hand, and a communication plan.(2)
Substitute care providers will assess all activities in writing prior to the start of activity.(a)
This assessment will be completed by substitute care providers who have a comprehensive understanding of offender behaviors and the proposed activity.(b)
The results of the assessment will be shared with each offender’s Parole/Probation Officer (PPO) and the parents/guardians of offenders within a reasonable amount of time prior to the activity to allow for each to review and give consent. The OYA will provide timely review of these requests and ensure that parent/guardian consent is acquired prior to the activity.
Source:
Rule 416-500-0040 — Risk Assessment, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=416-500-0040.