OAR 410-132-0060: Private Duty Nursing Transition into Maintenance

(1) Private duty nursing services become maintenance care when any one of the following situations occurs: (a) Medical and nursing documentation supports that the condition of the client is stable/predictable; (b) The plan of care does not require a licensed nurse to be in continuous attendance; (c) The client, family, foster parents, or caregivers have been taught the nursing services and have demonstrated the skills and ability to carry out the plan of care; (d) The combined score on the Acuity Grid and Psychosocial Grid is less than 54. (2) This rule does not apply to individuals in the MFC program.