1. (1) Upon the initial receipt of a complaint or report of alleged abuse, OTIS shall contact the assigned BHD specialist to begin assessing needed or provided protective services, and any needed collaboration with the SUD facility.

2. (2) An attempt at direct contact with the alleged victims who are SUD residents shall be determined between OTIS or BHD Licensing as part of assessing protective service needs, determining if the alleged victim is in danger or in need of immediate protective services.

   1. (a) OTIS or BHD Licensing may decide not to attempt direct contact if the resident’s clinician states a health, safety or well-being concern exists.
   2. (b) Direct contact is not required if the alleged victim is no longer a resident of the facility.

3. (3) Assessment for the provision of protective services may include:

   1. (a) Arranging for the immediate protection of the alleged victim;
   2. (b) Assessing the adult’s ability to protect their own interest or give informed consent;
   3. (c) Determining the alleged victim’s ability to understand the nature of the protective service and their willingness to accept services;
   4. (d) Coordinating evaluations to determine or verify the alleged victim’s physical and mental status, if necessary;
   5. (e) Assisting in and arranging for appropriate services and alternative living arrangements;
   6. (f) Assisting in or arranging the medical, legal, financial, or other necessary services to prevent further abuse;
   7. (g) Providing advocacy to assure the alleged victim’s rights and entitlements are protected; and
   8. (h) Consulting with the guardian or others as appropriate in developing recommendations or requirements to prevent further abuse.
4. (4) In coordinating the assessment and assurance of protective services for the alleged victim, OTIS and BHD Licensing may share confidential information appropriate or necessary for evaluation of the health, safety and best interests of the alleged victim in need of protection.
5. (5) OTIS shall document the protective services assessment and provisions provided, including those needed, offered and declined. The assessment is considered confidential SUD information.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 430.731, ORS 409.010, 409.050 & 413.085

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 430.731, 430.205, 430.256, 443.400 – 443.455, 42 CFR, Part 2, Oct. 1, 2018, 430.735 - 430.765, 430.210, 430.306, 430.335, 430.338, 430.357, 430.397, 430.399, 430.630 & 430.640

History

OTIS 67-2024, minor correction filed 12/04/2024, effective 12/04/2024
OTIS 121-2023, minor correction filed 12/01/2023, effective 12/01/2023
DHS 7-2023, renumbered from 407-045-1050, filed 12/01/2023, effective 12/01/2023
DHSD 34-2019, adopt filed 12/30/2019, effective 01/01/2020