1. (1) A certified ONB program must ensure that all staff, including individuals not counted in the staff-to-child ratio and volunteers:
   (a) Know and comply with certification rules;
   (b) Recognize and act to correct hazards to physical safety, both indoors and outdoors;
   (c) Demonstrate good judgment as evidenced by responsible behavior that reasonably ensures the health and safety of children;
   (d) Have not consumed nor are under the influence of any substance that impairs their ability to care for children. "Under the influence" means observed abnormal behavior or impairments in mental or physical performance leading a reasonable person to believe the individual has used alcohol, any controlled substances (including lawfully prescribed and over-the-counter medications), marijuana or inhalants that impairs their performance of essential job function or creates a direct threat to child care children or others;
   (e) Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience;
   (f) Demonstrate realistic expectations for behavior based on the age, abilities, and needs of children;
   (g) Recognize and respect the uniqueness and potential of all children, their families, and their cultures;
   (h) Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation in accordance with Oregon law (also see OAR 414-320-0270, Notifications); and
   (i) Have the required training and experience for the position they are filling.
   (2) A certified ONB program must ensure that employees counted in the staff-to-child ratios:
   (a) Individualize the care and learning opportunities to meet each child's needs based upon the child's age and abilities, including reviewing the information provided by parents while respecting confidentiality;
   (b) Have a method to identify each child for whom they are responsible; and
   (c) Are physically capable of performing duties related to child care.
   (3) A certified ONB program must ensure that at least one individual who has current certification in pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid is present with each group of children at the ONB program at all times, including during transportation, and on field trips.
   (4) If a certified ONB program is operating in a location where it would take more than 30 minutes to reach emergency medical care, including the time it would take an emergency responder to walk from the trailhead or parking area to the potential location, there must be at least one staff person certified in wilderness first aid and CPR present with each group of children.
   (5) A certified ONB program must ensure that any individual who is known to have demonstrated behavior that could endanger the health, safety or wellbeing of a child is not on the premises during child care hours nor has access to children in care.
   (6) Any staff member with evidence of a child care‐restrictable disease, as defined in OAR 333‐019‐0010, a symptom of physical illness as described in OAR 414-320-1010(2)(b)(A) through (K), or mental incapacity that poses a threat to the health or safety of children shall be relieved of their duties.
   (7) A certified ONB program must ensure that each staff member is equipped with cell phones or walkie-talkies at all times for the purpose of communicating with other staff members.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 329A.260

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 329A.280

History

DELC 2-2025, adopt filed 03/26/2025, effective 07/01/2025