ORS 443.730: Information regarding substitute caregivers required; standards; educational requirements; rules.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
(1) The provider shall furnish the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the substitute caregivers employed or used by the provider to the licensing agency upon the request of the agency. (2) The licensing agency shall require the provider to furnish information describing the planned operation of the adult foster home, including the use of substitute caregivers and other staff, as part of the license application. (3) The provider shall not allow a substitute caregiver or other caregiver to provide care to a resident unless the following standards are met and documented: (a) The licensing agency has completed a criminal records check in accordance with ORS 443.004. The licensing agency shall adopt rules to provide for the expedited completion of a criminal records check for the State of Oregon when requested by a licensed provider because of an immediate staffing need. (b) The substitute caregiver has successfully completed the training required by the licensing agency. (c) The caregiver is able to understand and communicate in oral and written English. (d) The provider has oriented the caregiver to the residents in the adult foster home, their care needs and the physical characteristics of the home. (e) The provider has trained the caregiver to meet the routine and emergency needs of the residents. (4) The licensing agency shall establish educational requirements for substitute caregivers and other caregivers designed to impart the practical knowledge and skills necessary to maintain the health, safety and welfare of residents. The training shall include a test established by the licensing agency to be completed by the caregiver. The test shall be completed by the caregiver without the help of any other person. [1995 c.667 §18; 2009 c.595 §791d; 2009 c.837 §30]
Official history and status
History: Note: 443.730 and 443.740 were added to and made a part of 443.705 to 443.825 by legislative action but were not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 309-040-0300: Purpose and Scope — implements
- OAR 309-040-0310: License Required — implements
- OAR 309-040-0315: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. License Application and Fees — implements
- OAR 309-040-0325: Capacity — implements
- OAR 309-040-0330: Zoning for Adult Foster Homes — implements
- OAR 309-040-0335: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. Training Requirements for Providers, Resident Managers, and Substitute Caregivers — implements
- OAR 309-040-0340: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. Issuance of a License — implements
- OAR 309-040-0345: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. Renewal — implements
- OAR 309-040-0350: Variance — implements
- OAR 309-040-0355: Contracts — implements
- OAR 309-040-0360: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. Qualifications for AFH Providers, Resident Managers, and Other Caregivers — implements
- OAR 309-040-0365: Facility Standards — implements
- OAR 309-040-0370: Safety — implements
- OAR 309-040-0375: Sanitation — implements
- OAR 309-040-0380: Individual Furnishings — implements
- OAR 309-040-0385: Food Services — implements
- OAR 309-040-0390: Standards and Practices for Care and Services — implements
- OAR 309-040-0393: Individually-Based Limitations — implements
- OAR 309-040-0394: Residency Agreement — implements
- OAR 309-040-0395: Standards for Admission, Transfers, Respite, Discharges, and Closures — implements
- OAR 309-040-0400: Inspections — implements
- OAR 309-040-0405: Procedures for Correction of Violations — implements
- OAR 309-040-0410: Residents’ Bill of Rights, Complaints, and Grievances — implements
- OAR 309-040-0415: Administrative Sanctions — implements
- OAR 309-040-0420: Temporary rule language in effect until 12/01/2026. Denial, Suspension, Revocation, or Refusal to Renew — implements
- OAR 309-040-0430: Conditions — implements
- OAR 309-040-0435: Criminal Penalties — implements
- OAR 309-040-0440: Civil Penalties — implements
- OAR 309-040-0450: Adjustment, Suspension or Termination of Payment — implements
- OAR 309-040-0455: Enjoinment of AFH Operation — implements
- OAR 309-040-0470: Suspension of License — implements
- OAR 411-360-0020: Definitions and Acronyms — implements
- OAR 411-360-0030: Variance — implements
- OAR 411-360-0210: Inspections and Abuse Investigations — implements
- OAR 411-360-0220: Complaints — implements
- OAR 411-360-0230: Procedures for Correction of Violations — implements
- OAR 411-360-0240: Administrative Sanction — implements
- OAR 411-360-0260: Civil Penalties — implements
- OAR 411-360-0270: Denial, Revocation or Non-renewal of License — implements
- OAR 411-360-0275: Suspension — implements
- OAR 411-360-0280: Criminal Penalties — implements
- OAR 411-360-0290: Enjoinment of Operation — implements
- OAR 411-360-0300: Zoning — implements
- OAR 411-360-0310: Public Information — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 443.004 — resolved
Cited by
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors443.html