Or. Admin. Code § 411-035-0030 - Eligible Electronic Back-up Systems and Assistive Technology Services

(1) Electronic Back-up Systems and Assistive Technology services must:

(a) Ensure continuity of services and support the health, welfare, and safety of the consumer;

(b) Enable the consumer to function with greater independence; or

(c) Substitute for human assistance.

(2) Electronic Back-up systems and supports may be allowed as long as the system sufficiently meets the need of the consumer being served.

(3) Consumers with an assessed need qualify for electronic back-up systems, including but not limited to:

(a) Personal Emergency Response Systems;

(b) Medication reminders;

(c) Alert systems for ADL and IADL supports that increase a consumer's independence; and

(d) Mechanisms, and any specialized or durable medical equipment, necessary to support the consumer's health or well-being.

(4) Consumers with an assessed need qualify for Assistive Technology including, but not limited to:

(a) Motion sensors;

(b) Sound sensors;

(c) Two-way communication systems;

(d) Automatic faucets;

(e) Soap dispensers;

(f) Toilet flushing sensors;

(g) Incontinent sensors;

(h) Fall sensors;

(i) Lift chairs;

(j) Transfer poles;

(k) Wandering alerts; and

(l) Other technology, which may be approved on a case-by-case basis with Central Office approval.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 411-035-0030

APD 16-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-4-14; APD 34-2019, amend filed 09/27/2019, effective 10/1/2019

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070 & ORS 409.050

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 409.050, 410.040, 410.090, 410.210 to 410.300 & 441.520