Or. Admin. Code § 411-046-0160 - Communication

(1) Required Reporting.

Behavior consultants must report suspected or known neglect or abuse of all adults and elderly individuals as required by ORS 124.050 to 095, 430.735 to 765 and 419B to 419B.045.

(2) Confidentiality.

(a) Behavior consultants must adhere to the confidentiality standards as described in the Department contract as well as the Federal HIPAA privacy rules.

(b) Any written, verbal, digital, video, and electronic information regarding an individual must adhere to the Department's confidentiality standards as described in OAR chapter 407, division 14 and Federal HIPAA standards.

(3) Notification.

(a) Behavior consultants must notify the home and community-based care contractor of the following:

(A) Life threatening health and safety concerns must be reported immediately. This communication may occur in person or by phone.

(B) Concerns regarding a caregiver's response to coaching activity must be reported as soon as possible. This communication may occur in person, by phone, or by email.

(C) Any permanent reassignment of a behavior consultant must be reported within 5 business days or prior to onsite service delivery. This communication may occur in person, by phone, or by email.

(b) Behavior consultants must notify the case manager or local office designee of the following:

(A) Life threatening health and safety concerns of an individual must be reported immediately, by phone or in person.

(B) Concerns regarding the individual's placement must be reported within one business day. This communication may occur by email or phone.

(C) Any permanent reassignment of a behavior consultant, must be reported within 5 business days or prior to onsite service delivery. This communication may occur by email or phone.

(D) An administrator, licensee, or designated caregiver who is unwilling or unable to implement the Behavior Support Plan, after completion of coaching plans and service coordination activities. This communication may occur by email or phone.

(c) Case managers and behavior consultants are required to exchange information regarding changes in the individual's eligibility status, service location, or service needs during the duration of the Behavior Support Service.

(d) Behavior consultants must report suspected abuse immediately to the local Departmental office, designee office, or by calling the Department's toll-free abuse reporting hotline.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 411-046-0160

APD 17-2014, f. & cert. ef. 6-23-14

Stat. Auth.: ORS 410.070

Stats. Implemented: ORS 410.070