OAR 411-380-0065: Standards for Direct Nursing Services Agencies

(1) CERTIFICATION, ENDORSEMENT, AND ENROLLMENT. In addition to completing the provider enrollment requirements in OAR 411-380-0060, a direct nursing services agency must also have the following: (a) A certificate and endorsement to deliver direct nursing services according to OAR chapter 411, division 323. (b) A Medicaid Agency Identification Number assigned by the Department as described in OAR chapter 411, division 370. (2) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. A direct nursing services agency must develop and implement written policies and procedures required for administration and operation in compliance with these rules including, but not limited to, all of the following: (a) Assuring each RN and LPN employed by the agency has a current and unencumbered license from the Oregon State Board of Nursing. (b) Protecting individual rights according to OAR 411-318-0010. (c) Addressing individual complaints according to OAR 411-380-0040. (d) Complying with all of the following: (A) Management and personnel practices described in OAR 411-323-0050. (B) Confidentiality of records according to OAR 411-323-0060. (C) Inspections and investigations according to OAR 411-323-0040. (D) Complaints of abuse and serious incidents must be treated as described in OAR 411-323-0063.