Or. Admin. Code § 413-015-0825 - Determine If There is a Present Danger Safety Threat on a Third Party CPS Assessment

(1) At initial contact and at any time during the third party CPS assessment the CPS worker must determine if a present danger safety threat is occurring. To determine there is a present danger safety threat, the CPS worker must conclude the danger is immediate, significant, and clearly observable.

(2) ;If the CPS worker determines there is a present danger safety threat, the CPS worker must work cooperatively with the alleged victim's parent or caregiver to manage child safety.If no parent or caregiver is willing or able to protect the alleged victim, the CPS worker must:

(a) Immediately consult with a CPS supervisor unless doing so would compromise child safety;

(b) Establish a protective action plan as outlined in OAR 413-015-0432"Develop a Safety Plan" and OAR 413-015-0435, "Develop a Protective Action Plan";

(c) Refer to OAR 413-015-0850 as safety concerns must be addressed under a familial case; and

(d) Continue the activities required to sufficiently complete the third party CPS assessment.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 413-015-0825

CWP 20-2021, temporary adopt filed 09/30/2021, effective 9/30/2021 through 3/28/2022; CWP 5-2022, adopt filed 03/28/2022, effective 3/28/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 418.005 & ORS 409.050

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 418.005, ORS 409.185, ORS 418.015 & ORS 419B.005 - 419B.050