(2) The authority shall establish classification requirements and qualifications for licensure under this section by rule. The authority shall issue a license to an applicant that has the necessary qualifications and meets all requirements established by rule, including the payment of required fees. An in-home care agency shall be required to maintain administrative and professional oversight to ensure the quality of services provided and that the training requirements established by the authority under ORS 443.011, if applicable, have been met by any individual employed by or contracting with the in-home care agency to provide in-home care services.
(3) Application for a license required under subsection (1) of this section shall be made in the form and manner required by the authority by rule and shall be accompanied by any required fees.
(4) A license may be granted, or may be renewed annually, upon payment of a fee as follows:
(a) For the initial licensure of an in-home care agency that is classified as:
(A) Limited, the fee is $2,000.
(B) Basic, the fee is $2,250.
(C) Intermediate, the fee is $2,500.
(D) Comprehensive, the fee is $3,000.
(b) There is an additional fee of $1,250 for the initial licensure of each subunit in any classification of in-home care agency.
(c) For the renewal of a license classified as:
(A) Limited or basic, the fee is $1,000.
(B) Intermediate, the fee is $1,250.
(C) Comprehensive, the fee is $1,500.
(d) There is an additional fee of $1,000 for the renewal of licensure for each subunit in any classification of in-home care agency.
(e) For a change of ownership at a time other than the annual renewal date:
(A) The fee is $350; and
(B) There is an additional fee of $350 for each subunit.
(5) A license issued under this section is valid for one year. A license may be renewed by payment of the required renewal fee and by demonstration of compliance with requirements for renewal established by rule.
(6) A license issued under this section is not transferable.
(7) The authority shall conduct an on-site inspection of each in-home care agency prior to services being rendered and once every two years thereafter as a requirement for licensing.
(8) In lieu of the on-site inspection required by subsection (7) of this section, the authority may accept a certification or accreditation from a federal agency or an accrediting body approved by the authority that the state licensing standards have been met, if the in-home care agency:
(a) Notifies the authority to participate in any exit interview conducted by the federal agency or accrediting body; and
(b) Provides copies of all documentation concerning the certification or accreditation requested by the authority. [1999 c.1034 §2; 2005 c.22 §305; 2007 c.897 §1; 2009 c.595 §776a; 2009 c.792 §71; 2017 c.559 §1; 2019 c.680 §4]
Note: See note under 443.305.
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Chapter 443 - Residential Care; Adult Foster Homes; Hospice Programs
Section 443.001 - Quality Care Fund; rules.
Section 443.002 - Providers with multiple facilities.
Section 443.006 - Criminal background check registry; rules.
Section 443.007 - Disqualification of individuals found to have committed abuse; rules.
Section 443.008 - Fitness determinations; rules.
Section 443.011 - Training requirements for in-home care service providers; rules.
Section 443.012 - Disease outbreak and infection control training and protocols; rules.
Section 443.014 - Definitions for ORS 443.014 to 443.105.
Section 443.019 - Requirement for in-person site inspection.
Section 443.035 - License fees; renewal; disposition of funds.
Section 443.045 - Denial, suspension and revocation of licenses; penalties.
Section 443.065 - General requirements for home health agencies.
Section 443.085 - Home health services; rules.
Section 443.090 - Exemption from in-home care agency licensing requirements.
Section 443.105 - Caregiver registries; rules.
Section 443.225 - Location and capacity of domiciliary care facilities.
Section 443.305 - Definitions for ORS 443.305 to 443.350.
Section 443.315 - License required; application; rules; fees.
Section 443.325 - Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license; penalties.
Section 443.327 - Injunctive relief; attorney fees and costs; notice to clients.
Section 443.345 - Disposition of moneys.
Section 443.350 - Applicability.
Section 443.355 - Complaint procedures; rules.
Section 443.370 - Definitions for ORS 443.370 to 443.376.
Section 443.373 - Registration to provide long term care referrals; rules; fee.
Section 443.376 - Duties of referral agents; violation as unlawful practice.
Section 443.378 - Housing with services projects.
Section 443.380 - Definitions for ORS 443.380 to 443.394.
Section 443.382 - Residential Facilities Ombudsman; duties.
Section 443.384 - Agencies to provide information and support.
Section 443.386 - Designees of ombudsman; training; contract.
Section 443.388 - Authority of ombudsman and designees; confidentiality agreements.
Section 443.392 - Notice of complaint procedures; posting requirement.
Section 443.394 - Procedures to maintain confidentiality.
Section 443.396 - Gifts, grants and donations.
Section 443.400 - Definitions for ORS 443.400 to 443.455.
Section 443.405 - Exclusions from definition of "residential facility."
Section 443.410 - Single license required.
Section 443.416 - Inspection of facilities.
Section 443.417 - Annual kitchen inspection; fees.
Section 443.419 - License revocations, suspensions or conditions; rules.
Section 443.420 - Qualifications for license.
Section 443.421 - Revocation and suspension of licenses; procedure.
Section 443.422 - Siting of licensed residential facilities.
Section 443.425 - License term; contents; renewal; fee.
Section 443.430 - Transferability of license; disposition of license fees.
Section 443.431 - Conversion facilities; fee; rules.
Section 443.432 - Acuity-based staffing tool.
Section 443.433 - Direct care staff training in dementia care; rules.
Section 443.436 - Enhanced oversight and supervision program.
Section 443.439 - Increases in compensation of direct support professionals; legislative intent.
Section 443.441 - Assessment of sufficient numbers of direct care staff; complaint investigations.
Section 443.443 - Information provided upon application for admission.
Section 443.446 - Residential Care Quality Measurement Program.
Section 443.447 - Quality Measurement Council.
Section 443.448 - Choice of prescription and nonprescription drugs and supplies.
Section 443.449 - Prescription drug packaging.
Section 443.452 - Waiver procedure.
Section 443.455 - Civil penalties; rules.
Section 443.465 - Secure residential treatment homes and facilities; rules.
Section 443.480 - Definitions for ORS 443.480 to 443.500.
Section 443.490 - Waiver of registration.
Section 443.500 - Investigation of registered facilities; access to facilities.
Section 443.705 - Definitions for ORS 443.705 to 443.825.
Section 443.715 - Exclusions from definition of "adult foster home."
Section 443.720 - Findings of Legislative Assembly.
Section 443.725 - License required; on-site provider required; exception; rules.
Section 443.733 - Collective bargaining.
Section 443.734 - Adult foster home license classifications; rules.
Section 443.735 - Issuance of license; fee; standards; renewal; burden of proof; rules.
Section 443.739 - Rights of residents.
Section 443.740 - Information on licensed adult foster homes; availability; content.
Section 443.742 - Annual continuing education requirements; rules.
Section 443.743 - Training in dementia care.
Section 443.745 - Denial, suspension or revocation; conditional license; review.
Section 443.762 - Information provided upon admission.
Section 443.767 - Investigation of complaint; rules.
Section 443.769 - Public disclosure of investigatory information.
Section 443.777 - Prescription drug packaging.
Section 443.780 - Exemption where county has licensing and inspection program.
Section 443.790 - Authority to impose civil penalty; factors to be considered; rules.
Section 443.795 - Civil penalty; notice; hearing.
Section 443.825 - Disposition of penalties recovered.
Section 443.830 - Definitions for ORS 443.830 and 443.835.
Section 443.835 - Certificate required; rules.
Section 443.850 - Definitions for ORS 443.850 to 443.869.
Section 443.860 - License required; rules; fees.
Section 443.869 - Civil penalties.
Section 443.875 - Notice of substantiated abuse.
Section 443.878 - Psychotropic medications; rules.
Section 443.880 - Responsibilities of residential facility regarding property of resident.
Section 443.881 - Transfer of property; undue influence.
Section 443.886 - Memory care endorsement required; standards; fees; rules.
Section 443.887 - Definitions.
Section 443.895 - Exemption from ad valorem property taxation for certain facilities; certification.