ORS 443.421: Revocation and suspension of licenses; procedure.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Human Services or the Oregon Health Authority may revoke or suspend the license of any residential care facility that is not operated in accordance with ORS 443.002 or 443.400 to 443.455 or the rules of the licensing agency. Such revocation or suspension must be taken in accordance with rules of the licensing agency and ORS chapter 183. However, in cases where an imminent danger to the health or safety of the residents exists, a license may be suspended immediately pending a fair hearing not later than the 10th day after such suspension. (2)(a) In a case where an imminent danger to the health or safety of the residents exists, a residential care facility license may be suspended immediately. (b) The residential care facility is entitled to a contested case hearing to appeal an order of immediate suspension in accordance with procedures adopted by the Department of Justice by rule concerning emergency license suspensions. (c) When the Department of Human Services issues an immediate suspension order under this subsection, the department may: (A) Transition all residents of the residential care facility to other residential facilities; or (B) Appoint a management company with demonstrated skill and experience in operating residential facilities to manage the residential care facility and care for the residents of the facility. If the facility is unable to pay for the appointed management company, the department shall use funds from the facility trustee account fund to cover the cost. [Formerly 443.440; 2021 c.316 §4]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 309-011-0105: Purpose — implements
- OAR 309-035-0100: Purpose and Scope — implements
- OAR 309-035-0105: Temporary rule language in effect until 11/25/2026. Definitions — implements
- OAR 309-035-0115: Temporary rule language in effect until 11/25/2026. Licensing — implements
- OAR 309-035-0150: Sanitation — implements
- OAR 309-035-0155: Individual Furnishings — implements
- OAR 309-035-0156: Temporary rule language in effect until 11/25/2026. Screening — implements
- OAR 309-035-0158: Temporary rule language in effect until 11/25/2026. Waitlist Management — implements
- OAR 309-035-0163: Admission — implements
- OAR 333-019-1011: Masking Requirements to Control COVID-19 in Health Care Settings — implements
- OAR 411-054-0000: Purpose — implements
- OAR 411-054-0010: Licensing Standard — implements
- OAR 411-054-0012: Requirements for New Construction or Initial Licensure — implements
- OAR 411-054-0013: Temporary rule language in effect until 02/05/2027. Application for Initial Licensure and License Renewal — implements
- OAR 411-054-0016: Temporary rule language in effect until 02/05/2027. New Applicant Qualifications — implements
- OAR 411-054-0017: Temporary rule language in effect until 02/05/2027. Consultants — implements
- OAR 411-054-0019: Temporary rule language in effect until 02/05/2027. Change of Ownership or Management — implements
- OAR 411-054-0028: Reporting and Investigating Abuse and Other Actions Affecting Resident Welfare — implements
- OAR 411-054-0030: Resident Services — implements
- OAR 411-054-0035: Temporary rule language in effect until 02/05/2027. Designated Contact Person — implements
- OAR 411-054-0036: Service Plan — General — implements
- OAR 411-054-0037: Acuity-Based Staffing Tool — implements
- OAR 411-054-0040: Change of Condition and Monitoring — implements
- OAR 411-054-0045: Resident Health Services — implements
- OAR 411-054-0055: Medications and Treatments — implements
- OAR 411-054-0060: Restraints and Supportive Devices — implements
- OAR 411-054-0065: Administrator Qualifications and Requirements — implements
- OAR 411-054-0080: Involuntary Move-out Criteria — implements
- OAR 411-054-0085: Refunds and Financial Management — implements
- OAR 411-054-0090: Fire and Life Safety — implements
- OAR 411-054-0093: Emergency and Disaster Planning — implements
- OAR 411-054-0100: Temporary rule language in effect until 02/05/2027. Exceptions — implements
- OAR 411-054-0105: Temporary rule language in effect until 02/05/2027. Inspections and Investigations — implements
- OAR 411-054-0106: Regulatory Framework — implements
- OAR 411-054-0130: Non-Renewal, Denial, Suspension or Revocation of License — implements
- OAR 411-054-0133: Temporary Manager — implements
- OAR 411-054-0135: Criminal Penalties — implements
- OAR 411-054-0140: Additional Authority — implements
- OAR 411-054-0200: Residential Care Facility Building Requirements — implements
- OAR 411-054-0300: Assisted Living Facility Building Requirements — implements
- OAR 411-325-0090: Change of Ownership, Legal Entity, Legal Status, Management Corporation — implements
- OAR 411-325-0185: Emergency Information — implements
- OAR 411-325-0200: Transportation — implements
- OAR 411-325-0220: Individual Furnishings — implements
- OAR 411-325-0240: Assessment of Fire Evacuation Assistance — implements
- OAR 411-325-0250: Fire Drill Requirements and Fire Safety — implements
- OAR 411-325-0270: Fire Safety Requirements for Homes on a Single Property or on Contiguous Property Serving Six or More Individuals — implements
- OAR 411-325-0290: Fire Safety Requirements for Apartments Serving Five or Fewer Individuals — implements
- OAR 411-325-0370: Individuals' Personal Property — implements
- OAR 411-325-0410: Community Living Supports — implements
- OAR 411-325-0430: Individual Support Plan — implements
- OAR 411-325-0440: Children’s Direct Contracted Services — implements
- OAR 411-325-0480: Criminal Penalties — implements
- OAR 415-012-0065: Suspension of License — implements
- OAR 415-012-0075: Licensure Conditions — implements
- OAR 419-210-0120: Screening Activities — implements
- OAR 419-210-0160: Exception to Completing an Investigation — implements
- OAR 419-210-0180: Abuse Investigation Report — implements
- OAR 419-210-0200: Confidentiality — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 443.002 — resolved
- 443.400 — resolved
- 443.455 — resolved
- ORS chapter 183 — target_record_not_published
Cited by
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.html