OAR 407-007-0400: Purpose

(1) The purpose of these rules, OAR 407-007-0400 to 407-007-0460, is to provide for the abuse check of Department of Human Services (Department) employees, volunteers, certain contractors, or individuals offered employment or placement by the Department to determine if they are fit to provide care. (2) The abuse check process is separate from the criminal records checks that may be performed under OAR 407-007-0000 to 407-007-0100 however criminal records checks may occur concurrently with abuse checks performed under these rules and may share similar processes.