Or. Admin. Code § 419-110-0020 - Training for Individuals Investigating Reports of Alleged Abuse

(1) OTIS shall provide sufficient and timely training and consultation to ensure that the investigator is able to conduct a thorough and unbiased investigation and make a determination about the alleged abuse.

(a) Training shall include initial and continuing education to address initial action on complaints, screening and conducting abuse investigations.

(b) The training and quarterly meetings shall address the cultural and social diversity of Oregon, focus on the vulnerable populations served and those who provide services, and include trauma-informed practices.

(2) Each CMHP shall designate at least one employee to conduct abuse investigations. CMHP shall require the designated employee to participate in training, quarterly meetings and to demonstrate an understanding of investigative core competencies. Core competencies in the areas of:

(a) Interviewing;

(b) Gathering relevant information through records and site visits;

(c) Weighing the evidence; and

(d) Making abuse determinations

(3) OTIS employees conducting investigations under OAR chapter 419, division 110 are also required to participate in the training and quarterly meetings provided investigators and demonstrate an understanding of investigative core competencies. Core competencies in the areas of:

(a) Interviewing;

(b) Gathering relevant information through records and site visits;

(c) Weighing the evidence; and

(d) Making abuse determinations.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 419-110-0020

DHSD 9-2017(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 9-1-17 thru 2-27-18; DHSD 2-2018, adopt filed 02/27/2018, effective 02/27/2018; DHSD 23-2018, temporary amend filed 08/09/2018, effective 08/15/2018 through 02/10/2019; DHSD 1-2019, temporary amend filed 02/12/2019, effective 02/12/2019 through 08/10/2019; DHSD 8-2019, amend filed 06/28/2019, effective 07/01/2019; DHS 7-2023, renumbered from 407-045-0140, filed 12/01/2023, effective 12/01/2023; OTIS 95-2023, minor correction filed 12/01/2023, effective 12/1/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.010, 409.050, 413.085 & 430.731

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 443.875, 430.731, 443.705 - 443.825, 413.036, 430.610 to 430.695, 430.735 to 430.765, 430.768, 443.400 to 443.465 & 409.027