OAR 411-064-0000: Purpose

The purpose of these rules is to establish requirements for the administration and oversight of monies appropriated to the Oregon Department of Human Services (“Department”) from the Quality Care Fund (“Fund”) established under ORS 443.001. (1) The Fund consists of: (a) Monies deposited into the Fund from licensing fees and fines as specified under ORS 441.020, 441.745, 443.415, and 443.735. (b) Interest earned by the Fund. (2) Within this rule, the Fund is to be used for: (a) Training, technical assistance, quality improvement initiatives, and facility licensing activities that advance quality of care in accordance with rules and licensing requirements for Facilities, as defined in these rules, licensed by the Department’s Office of Aging and People with Disabilities. (b) Administering the Senior Emergency Medical Services Innovation Program for pilot projects that provide innovative strategies for addressing the emergency medical service needs of residents of: (A) A long term care facility as defined in ORS 442.015 and licensed under Oregon Administrative Rule chapter 411, divisions 85 to 89; or (B) A residential care facility as defined in ORS 443.400, including but not limited to an assisted living facility, and licensed under Oregon Administrative Rule chapter 411, division 54.