(1) The Division may immediately suspend a license for reason of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident if:
- (a) The Division finds that the abuse, neglect, or exploitation causes an immediate threat to a resident; or
- (b) The provider fails to operate the program in substantial compliance with ORS 443.400 to 443.465 causing an immediate threat to the health, safety or well-being of a resident.
- (2) The Division must suspend a license upon written notice from the Oregon Department of Revenue in accordance with ORS 305.385, and after notice to the provider and a hearing if requested.
- (3) If a license is suspended, the Division may arrange for resident to move for their protection.
- (4) The provider may request a hearing in writing within 90 calendar days after the date the notice was personally served or mailed. If the provider fails to request a hearing in writing, or the request is not timely, the notice will become a final order of the Division by default.
- (5) In addition to, or in-lieu of, a contested case hearing, a provider may request an informal conference with the Division to discuss the administrative action. The informal conference does not diminish the provider’s right to a hearing. A request for informal conference does not delay, extend, or otherwise affect the 90 calendar days allowed to request a hearing.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 413.042 & 443.450
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 413.032, 443.400 - 443.465 & 443.991
History
BHS 14-2026, temporary suspend filed 06/01/2026, effective 06/01/2026 through 11/25/2026
BHS 4-2025, adopt filed 02/28/2025, effective 03/01/2025