OAR 411-064-0013: Department Identified Projects

(1) The Department may at its discretion identify key priority areas based on review of the regulatory environment in long term care settings. The Department may request proposals focused on identified priority areas that improve resident quality of care and safety or enhance the dignity, independence, individuality, personal choice and autonomy of residents. Proposed projects must meet the criteria of paragraph (2) of OAR 411- 064-0000. (2) The Department will issue a solicitation for projects addressing the identified priority area(s). The Department shall publicly announce funding opportunities using multiple standard communication channels, including but not limited to publicly posting on the Department website and the state’s procurement system. Each announcement will include: (a) Instructions for submitting proposals. (b) Pertinent dates regarding the process and funding decisions. (c) Application requirements. (d) Evaluation criteria focused on benefiting residents and advancing quality care, as described in section (2) of OAR 411-064-0000.