OAR 411-035-0030: Eligible Electronic Back-up Systems and Assistive Technology Services

(1) Electronic Back-up Systems and Assistive Technology services must: (a) Ensure continuity of services and support the health, welfare, and safety of the consumer; (b) Enable the consumer to function with greater independence; or (c) Substitute for human assistance. (2) Electronic Back-up systems and supports may be allowed as long as the system sufficiently meets the need of the consumer being served. (3) Consumers with an assessed need qualify for electronic back-up systems, including but not limited to: (a) Personal Emergency Response Systems; (b) Medication reminders; (c) Alert systems for ADL and IADL supports that increase a consumer’s independence; and (d) Mechanisms, and any specialized or durable medical equipment, necessary to support the consumer’s health or well-being. (4) Consumers with an assessed need qualify for Assistive Technology including, but not limited to: (a) Motion sensors; (b) Sound sensors; (c) Two-way communication systems; (d) Automatic faucets; (e) Soap dispensers; (f) Toilet flushing sensors; (g) Incontinent sensors; (h) Fall sensors; (i) Lift chairs; (j) Transfer poles; (k) Wandering alerts; and (l) Other technology, which may be approved on a case-by-case basis with Central Office approval.