Or. Admin. Code § 411-325-0150 - General Safety

(1) All toxic materials, including, but not limited to poisons, chemicals, rodenticides, and insecticides must be:

(a) Properly labeled;

(b) Stored in the original container separate from all foods, food preparation utensils, linens, and medications; and

(c) Stored in a locked area unless the Risk Tracking records for all individuals residing in the home document that there is no risk present.

(2) All flammable and combustible materials must be properly labeled, stored, and locked in accordance with state fire code.

(3) For children, knives and sharp kitchen utensils must be locked unless otherwise determined by a documented ISP team decision.

(4) Window shades, curtains, or other covering devices must be provided for all bedroom and bathroom windows to assure privacy.

(5) Hot water in bathtubs and showers may not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Other water sources, except the dishwasher, may not exceed 140 degrees Fahrenheit.

(6) Bedrooms.

(a) Bedrooms on ground level must have at least one window that opens from the inside without special tools that provides a clear opening of not less than 821 square inches, with the least dimension not less than 22 inches in height or 20 inches in width. Sill height may not be more than 44 inches from the floor level. Exterior sill heights may not be greater than 72 inches from the ground, platform, deck, or landing. There must be stairs or a ramp to ground level. Those homes previously licensed having a minimum window opening of not less than 720 square inches are acceptable unless through inspection it is deemed that the window opening dimensions present a life safety hazard.

(b) Bedrooms must have 60 square feet per individual with beds located at least three feet apart.

(c) If an individual chooses to share a bedroom with another individual, the individuals must be afforded an opportunity to have a choice of roommates.

(d) Single Action Locks.

(A) A 24-hour residential setting licensed on or after January 1, 2016 must have single action locks on the entrance doors to the bedroom for each individual, lockable by the individual, with only appropriate staff having keys.

(B) A 24-hour residential setting licensed prior to January 1, 2016 must have single action locks on the entrance doors to the bedroom for each individual, lockable by the individual, with only appropriate staff having keys by September 1, 2018.

(C) Limitations may only be used when there is a health or safety risk and when a written informed consent is obtained as described in OAR 411-325-0430 and 411-004-0040.

(7) Operative flashlights, at least one per floor, must be readily available to staff in case of emergency.

(8) First-aid kits and first-aid manuals must be available to staff within each home in a designated location. First aid kits must be locked if, after evaluating any associated risk, items contained in the first aid kit present a hazard to individuals living in the home. First aid kits containing any medication including topical medications must be locked.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 411-325-0150

SPD 25-2003, f. 12-29-03, cert. ef. 1-1-04; SPD 25-2004, f. 7-30-04, cert. ef. 8-1-04; SPD 1-2012, f. & cert. ef. 1-6-12; SPD 58-2013, f. 12-27-13, cert. ef. 12-28-13; APD 34-2015(Temp), f. 12-31-15, cert. ef. 1-1-16 thru 6-28-16; APD 24-2016, f. & cert. ef. 6/29/2016

Stat. Auth.: ORS 409.050, 443.450, 443.455

Stats. Implemented: ORS 443.400 - 443.455