Or. Admin. Code § 309-020-0120 - Operational, Policy, and Service Support Requirements

(1) Peer Respite programs must:

(a) Be operated by peer-run organizations;

(b) Ensure participation is voluntary and self-directed;

(c) Provide peer respite services and peer support according to recovery principles.

(2) Peer respite programs must maintain, implement, and formalize organizational policies and procedures that detail the following standards of service. Peer respite programs must make these policies and procedures available to the Oregon Health Authority and program participants:

(a) Peer values and recovery principles;

(b) Culturally and linguistically responsive services;

(c) Culturally and linguistically specific services, when offered by the program;

(d) Accessibility for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities;

(e) Accessibility for people with physical disabilities;

(f) Gender-affirming and responsive services;

(g) LGBTQIA2S+ affirming and inclusive services;

(h) Trauma-informed practices;

(i) Incident and emergency response plan;

(j) Minimum staff training certification and continuing education requirements;

(k) Medication management policy;

(l) Minimum staffing requirements; and

(m) Employee wellness and support plan.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 309-020-0120

BHS 15-2022, temporary adopt filed 08/08/2022, effective 8/8/2022 through 2/3/2023; BHS 2-2023, adopt filed 01/11/2023, effective 1/12/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 430.275 & HB 2980 (2021)

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 430.275