1. (1) Electronic Back-up Systems and Assistive Technology services must:

   1. (a) Ensure continuity of services and support the health, welfare, and safety of the consumer;
   2. (b) Enable the consumer to function with greater independence; or
   3. (c) Substitute for human assistance.
2. (2) Electronic Back-up systems and supports may be allowed as long as the system sufficiently meets the need of the consumer being served.

3. (3) Consumers with an assessed need qualify for electronic back-up systems, including but not limited to:

   1. (a) Personal Emergency Response Systems;
   2. (b) Medication reminders;
   3. (c) Alert systems for ADL and IADL supports that increase a consumer’s independence; and
   4. (d) Mechanisms, and any specialized or durable medical equipment, necessary to support the consumer’s health or well-being.

4. (4) Consumers with an assessed need qualify for Assistive Technology including, but not limited to:

   1. (a) Motion sensors;
   2. (b) Sound sensors;
   3. (c) Two-way communication systems;
   4. (d) Automatic faucets;
   5. (e) Soap dispensers;
   6. (f) Toilet flushing sensors;
   7. (g) Incontinent sensors;
   8. (h) Fall sensors;
   9. (i) Lift chairs;
   10. (j) Transfer poles;
   11. (k) Wandering alerts; and
   12. (l) Other technology, which may be approved on a case-by-case basis with Central Office approval.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 410.070 & ORS 409.050

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 409.050, 410.040, 410.090, 410.210 to 410.300 & 441.520

History

APD 34-2019, amend filed 09/27/2019, effective 10/01/2019
APD 16-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-4-14