OAR 411-003-0000: Purpose

The purpose of these rules is to establish: (1) A framework for caregiver certification based on existing rules regarding minimum qualifications and training requirements for caregivers to populate a publicly available registry that displays caregiver information, including qualifications and completion of trainings that have been verified for each caregiver. (2) Criteria for certification of caregivers such that certification status can be displayed in the Registry. (3) Requirements and timelines for which employers of caregivers must submit verification of training completion to the Department. (4) Requirements for administration of the Registry by the Department. (5) A process for individuals to decline to participate in the Registry and correct any errors in their records. (6) A process to remove individuals who do not qualify for inclusion in the Registry.