OAR 411-071-0043: Qualifications for Personnel Performing Admission Assessments

(1) Except as provided in section (2) of this rule, all persons performing admission assessments shall meet one of the following criteria: (a) Be a registered nurse licensed by the State of Oregon; (b) Have a master of social work degree from an accredited institution of higher education; or (c) Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education and have experience in gerontology, health care, long-term care, or other relevant human services. (2) Any applicant or Certified Program may request that the Division allow an employee who meets the following conditions to perform admission assessments: (a) The employee for whom the exception is being requested works directly under the supervision of someone qualifying under section (1) of this rule; and (b) One or more of the following apply: (A) The employee has at least one year of experience performing functions substantially similar to admission assessments; (B) The employee has other work or educational experiences that provide clear and convincing evidence of the person’s ability to perform admission assessments.