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Revised RN Delegation Process Rules Go into Effect August 1, 2023

July 31, 2023
On August 1, 2023, Board-approved revisions to Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs) Chapter 851 Division 047 Standards for Registered Nursing Delegation Process will go into effect. The revised Division 047 rules were adopted by the Board on June 22, 2023, through the public hearing process. This document discusses the application of the rules and provides an overview of... Read More
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A Better Way to Respond to Resident Harm

February 26, 2018
This guest blog article is written by Beth Kaye, Director of Early Discussion and Resolution at the Oregon Patient Safety Commission and a speaker at the OHCA Spring Expo. In this article, Beth discusses adverse events. She will expand on this topic during her presentation “Responding to Unexpected Harm in Residential Settings” on Thursday at Spring Expo.... Read More
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Planning Around Incapacity

February 21, 2018
This guest blog article is written by Meredith L. Williamson, JD, an attorney at NW Estate Law and a speaker at the OHCA Spring Expo. In this article, Meredith discusses incapacity. She will expand on this topic and discuss what documents every resident should have in place, when a guardianship and conservatorship is necessary, and... Read More
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Sign Up for DHS Provider Alerts

May 10, 2017
Anyone can sign up to receive email alerts from the Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA). OHCA shares some of the most urgent updates from DHS and OHA in our member newsletters, but the best way to receive these alerts is to sign up for them yourself through the DHS... Read More
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New Tools for Employers to Comply with the “Ban the Box” Law

October 25, 2016
This is a guest blog post from OHCA business partner Leora Coleman-Fire, employment attorney at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, who assists employers to successfully navigate employment laws. Oregon’s new “Ban the Box” law went into effect at the start of this year, but beginning July 1, 2016, the City of Portland made the law even... Read More
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Stay Legally Compliant with Background Checks

August 10, 2016
This is a guest blog article from OHCA business partner OPENOnline, which assists employers in providing comprehensive background screenings. For more information, including member discount rates or to schedule a training, contact OPENonline. The information contained in this article is not legal advice. For legal advice, please seek legal counsel. Employment screening can be beneficial for... Read More
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DHS OLRO Issues New CBC Survey Guide

April 12, 2016
The Oregon DHS Office of Licensing & Regulatory Oversight has announced in its recent Administrator Alert that it has updated and improved the 2008 Community Based Care (CBC) Survey Process Guide. The new 2016 guide has been adapted to inform an expanded audience including Department of Human Services (DHS) partners, Office of Licensing & Regulatory Oversight,... Read More
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