OAR 309-035-0163: Admission

(1) The program must specify in its admission policy and procedures the program staff responsible for each component of the admission process. (2) The program must obtain informed consent for services from the prospective resident or the prospective resident’s legal representative prior to or upon admission to the program. Informed consent is not required for individuals placed at a program pursuant to a court, OHA, CMHP or PSRB order issued under ORS chapter 161 or 426. (3) The program must maintain current copies of legal orders for residents placed at a program pursuant to a court, OHA, CMHP or PSRB order issued under ORS chapter 161 or 426. (4) Upon admission, the program administrator must provide and document provision of an orientation to each new resident that includes, but is not limited to, the following: (a) A complete tour of the setting; (b) Introductions to other residents and program staff; (c) Discussion of social covenants, if applicable; (d) Explanation of the laundry and food service schedule and policies; (e) Review of the resident’s rights; (f) Review of grievance procedures; (g) Review of the residency agreement; (h) Discussion of the conditions under which residency would be involuntarily transferred or discharged; (i) General description of available services and activities; (j) Review and explanation of advance directives. If the resident does not already have any advance directives, the program must provide an opportunity to complete advanced directives; (k) Emergency procedures in accordance with OAR 309-035-0145(2). (l) Review of the person-centered planning process; and (m) Review of the process for imposing individually-based limitations on certain program obligations to the individual.