1. (1) At any time after receipt of a statement of deficiency or an inspection report, the provider or the Division may request a conference in writing. The conference must be scheduled within ten days of a request by either party. The purpose of the conference is to discuss the deficiencies cited and to provide information to the provider to assist the provider in complying with the requirements of the rules. The written request by the provider or the Division for a conference may not extend any previously established time limit for correction.
2. (2) The provider must notify the Division of correction of deficiencies in writing no later than the date specified in the statement of deficiency.

3. (3) If, after inspection of the program, if the Division determines that the deficiencies have not been corrected by the date specified in the statement of deficiency or if the Division has not received a report of substantial compliance, the Division may institute one or more of the following actions:

   1. (a) Imposition of an administrative sanction that may include revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew a license as deemed appropriate by the Division;
   2. (b) Placement of conditions on the license as deemed appropriate by the Division; or
   3. (c) Filing of a criminal complaint.

4. (4) If a resident is in serious and imminent danger, the Division may institute one or more of the following actions:

   1. (a) If there is reliable evidence of abuse, neglect or exploitation, the license may be immediately suspended or revoked, and arrangements made to move the residents.
   2. (b) The Division may order the removal of the resident; or
   3. (c) Placement of conditions on the license as deemed appropriate by the Division.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 413.042 & 443.450

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 413.032, 443.400 - 443.465 & 443.991

History

BHS 4-2025, adopt filed 02/28/2025, effective 03/01/2025