- (1) For the purposes of this rule, "safe patient care" has the meaning given to the term in OAR 333-510-0002.
- (2) The Authority may impose civil penalties for a violation of any provision of ORS 441.152 to 441.177 and 441.185 if there is a reasonable belief that safe patient care has been or may be negatively impacted.
- (3) Each violation of the written SICF staffing plan shall be considered a separate violation.
- (4) If imposed, the Authority will issue civil penalties in accordance with Table 1 of OAR 333-501-0045.
- (5) In determining whether to issue a civil penalty, the Authority will consider all relevant evidence including, but not limited to, witness testimony, written documents and observations.
- (6) A civil penalty imposed under this rule shall comply with ORS 183.745.
- (7) The Authority shall maintain for public inspection records of any civil penalties imposed on SICFs penalized under this rule.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 413.042, 441.175 & 441.185
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 441.175 & 441.185
History
PH 4-2019, adopt filed 02/21/2019, effective 02/21/2019