ORS 443.887: Definitions.

As used in this section and ORS 443.886 and 443.889: (1) “Acuity-based staffing tool” means the acuity-based staffing tool described in ORS 443.432 or an acuity-based staffing tool adopted by a facility that meets requirements established by the Department of Human Services by rule. (2) “Endorsed memory care community” means a special care unit in a designated, separated area for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia that is locked or secured to prevent or limit access by a resident outside the designated or separated area. (3) “Facility” means a residential care facility as defined in ORS 443.400. [2021 c.588 §1]