1. (1) OTIS shall provide sufficient and timely training and consultation to ensure that the investigator is able to conduct a thorough and unbiased investigation and make a determination about the alleged abuse.

   1. (a) Training shall include initial and continuing education to address initial action on complaints, screen and conduct abuse investigations.
   2. (b) The training shall address the cultural and social diversity of Oregon, and focus on the vulnerable populations served and those who provide services, and include trauma-informed practices.

2. (2) OTIS employees conducting investigations under these rules (OAR chapter 419, division 120) are required to participate in the quarterly meetings provided investigators and demonstrate an understanding of investigative core competencies. Core competencies in the areas of:

   1. (a) Interviewing;
   2. (b) Gathering relevant information through records and site visits;
   3. (c) Weighing the evidence; and
   4. (d) Making abuse determinations.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 409.010, 409.050, 413.085, 426.010 & 430.731

Statutes/Other Implemented

430.768, 426.385, 430.210, 430.731, 430.735 - 430.765 & ORS 179.390

History

OTIS 108-2023, minor correction filed 12/01/2023, effective 12/01/2023
DHS 7-2023, renumbered from 407-045-0425, filed 12/01/2023, effective 12/01/2023
DHSD 12-2019, amend filed 08/01/2019, effective 08/01/2019
DHSD 3-2019, temporary amend filed 03/01/2019, effective 03/01/2019 through 08/27/2019
DHSD 28-2018, adopt filed 10/01/2018, effective 10/01/2018
DHSD 6-2018, temporary adopt filed 04/13/2018, effective 04/13/2018 through 10/09/2018