OAR 411-073-0070: Monitoring by the State

(1) When Imposed. The Division may initiate state monitoring under these rules: (a) When a facility is not in substantial compliance with one or more requirements of participation and is in the process of correcting deficiencies; (b) When a facility has corrected deficiencies and verification of continued substantial compliance is needed; (c) When the Division has reason to question the substantial compliance of the facility with one or more requirements of participation; (d) When a facility has been cited with substandard quality of care deficiencies on the last three consecutive standard surveys; or (e) In any other situation under which a category 1 remedy is required or optional in Exhibit 73-1. [Exhibit not included. See ED. NOTE.] (2) Required Action. (a) Reports. Monitors shall prepare written reports at the request of the Division describing facility progress toward correcting deficiencies. Monitors may request written information on facility progress to be prepared and submitted by facility staff. (b) Access to facility. Monitors shall have the same access to residents, staff and documentation as inspectors/surveyors under OAR 411-089-0010. (c) Monitors. The monitor(s) shall not: (A) Be an employee of the facility; (B) Serve as a consultant to the facility; or (C) Have an immediate family member be a resident of the facility. [ED NOTE: Exhibits referenced are available from the agency.]