Inspection Details: RL010619


Date
4/8/2026
Event ID
RL010619
Inspection type(s)
Re-Licensure
Deficiencies cited
5

Citation Details

C0260
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Isolated
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
4/8/2026
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0036 (1-4) Service Plan: General (1) If the resident has a Person-Centered Service Plan pursuant to 411- 004-0030, the facility must incorporate all elements identified in the person centered service plan into the resident's service plan. (2) SERVICE PLAN. The service plan must reflect the resident's needs as identified in the evaluation and include resident preferences that support the principles of dignity, privacy, choice, individuality, and independence. (a) The service plan must be completed: (A) Before resident move-in, with updates and changes as appropriate within the first 30-days; and (B) Following quarterly evaluations. (b) The service plan must be readily available to staff and provide clear direction regarding the delivery of services. (c) The service plan must include a written description of who shall provide the services and what, when, how, and how often the services shall be provided. (d) Changes and entries made to the service plan must be dated and initialed. (e) When the resident experiences a significant change of condition the service plan must be reviewed and updated as needed. (f) A copy of the service plan, including each update, must be offered to the resident or to the resident's legal representative. (g) The facility administrator is responsible for ensuring the implementation of services. (h) Changes to the service plan, including updates due to a significant change of condition and quarterly updates must be reflected in the facility’s ABST care elements. (3) SERVICE PLAN REQUIREMENTS BEFORE MOVE-IN. (a) Based on the resident evaluation performed before move-in, an initial service plan must be developed before move-in that reflects the identified needs and preferences of the resident. (b) The initial service plan must be reviewed within 30-days of movein to ensure that any changes made to the plan during the initial 30- days, accurately reflect the resident's needs and preferences. (c) Staff must document and date adjustments or changes as applicable. (4) QUARTERLY SERVICE PLAN REQUIREMENTS. (a) Service plans must be completed quarterly after the resident moves into the facility. (b) The quarterly evaluation is the basis of the resident's quarterly service plan. (c) If the resident's service plan is revised and updated at the quarterly review, changes must be dated and initialed, and prior historical information must be maintained. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure service plans were reflective of residents' needs and provided clear direction for staff for 1 of 2 sampled residents (#2) whose service plans were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to: Resident 2 was admitted to the facility in 11/2025 and had diagnoses which included hypertension. During the entrance conference on 04/06/26, staff reported the resident required assistance with ADLs, had a history of falls, and was receiving home health physical therapy services. Resident 2’s clinical record, interviews with care staff, an interview with the resident, and observations during the survey revealed s/he needed staff assistance for ADLs and had a bed cane (assistive device) attached to his/her bed. Resident 2's current service plan, updated 01/20/26, was not reflective or did not provide clear directions to staff in the following areas: * Physical therapy recommendations; * Use of a bed cane; * Bathing assistance; * Dressing assistance; * Grooming and hygiene; * Continence management; and * Sleeping preferences. The need to ensure the service plan was reflective of Resident 2's current needs and provided clear directions to staff was discussed with Staff 3 (Business Office Manager) on 04/08/26 at 11:00 am. She acknowledged the service plan was not reflective in several areas and needed to be updated. No further information was provided.

Plan of Correction

The Resident Care Director updated Resident #2 service plan on 4/14/26. All current resident service plans will be reviewed for accuracy and updated if needed by the Regional Director of Residet care by 5/15/26. Random audits will be completed on a monthly bases to ensure service plans are accurate by the ED or a designee for the next 90 days. Service plan accuracy will be monitored at the QMPI meeting to ensure compliance for the next 90 days.

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
6/16/2026
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0036 (1-4) Service Plan: General (1) If the resident has a Person-Centered Service Plan pursuant to 411- 004-0030, the facility must incorporate all elements identified in the person centered service plan into the resident's service plan. (2) SERVICE PLAN. The service plan must reflect the resident's needs as identified in the evaluation and include resident preferences that support the principles of dignity, privacy, choice, individuality, and independence. (a) The service plan must be completed: (A) Before resident move-in, with updates and changes as appropriate within the first 30-days; and (B) Following quarterly evaluations. (b) The service plan must be readily available to staff and provide clear direction regarding the delivery of services. (c) The service plan must include a written description of who shall provide the services and what, when, how, and how often the services shall be provided. (d) Changes and entries made to the service plan must be dated and initialed. (e) When the resident experiences a significant change of condition the service plan must be reviewed and updated as needed. (f) A copy of the service plan, including each update, must be offered to the resident or to the resident's legal representative. (g) The facility administrator is responsible for ensuring the implementation of services. (h) Changes to the service plan, including updates due to a significant change of condition and quarterly updates must be reflected in the facility’s ABST care elements. (3) SERVICE PLAN REQUIREMENTS BEFORE MOVE-IN. (a) Based on the resident evaluation performed before move-in, an initial service plan must be developed before move-in that reflects the identified needs and preferences of the resident. (b) The initial service plan must be reviewed within 30-days of movein to ensure that any changes made to the plan during the initial 30- days, accurately reflect the resident's needs and preferences. (c) Staff must document and date adjustments or changes as applicable. (4) QUARTERLY SERVICE PLAN REQUIREMENTS. (a) Service plans must be completed quarterly after the resident moves into the facility. (b) The quarterly evaluation is the basis of the resident's quarterly service plan. (c) If the resident's service plan is revised and updated at the quarterly review, changes must be dated and initialed, and prior historical information must be maintained. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

C0370
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Isolated
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
4/8/2026
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0070 (3-4) Staffing Requirements and Training – Pre-service (3) PRE-SERVICE ORIENTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. Prior to beginning their job responsibilities, all employees must complete orientation training regarding: (a) A review of their written position description with their job responsibilities. (b) RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS. Residents' rights and the values of community-based care, including the Department-approved LGBTQIA2S+ trainings. (A) Effective December 31, 2024, all staff must have completed the required training. All new staff, hired on and after January 1, 2025, must complete the required training prior to beginning job responsibilities. (B) The Department-approved LGBTQIA2S+ trainings shall address the elements described in paragraph (6)(b) of this rule. (c) Abuse and reporting requirements. (d) Fire safety and emergency procedures. (e) INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION. Prior to beginning their job responsibilities, unless the employee received the training described below within the 24-month period prior to the time of hiring, all employees must complete training addressing the prevention, recognition, control and reporting of the spread of infectious disease. (A) The Department, in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority, has determined this training must address the following curricula: (i) Transmission of communicable disease and infections, including development of a policy with criteria directing staff to stay home when ill with a communicable disease, so as not to transmit disease. (ii) Policy addressing respiratory hygiene and coughing etiquette. (iii) Standard precautions. (iv) Hand hygiene. (v) Use of personal protective equipment. (vi) Cleaning of physical environment, including, but not limited to disinfecting high-touch surfaces and equipment, and handling, storing, processing and transporting linens to prevent the spread of infection. (vii) Isolating and cohorting of residents during a disease outbreak. (viii) Employees must also receive training on the rights and responsibilities of employees to report disease outbreaks under ORS 433.004 and safeguards for employees who report disease outbreaks. (B) INFECTIOUS DISEASE TRAINING CURRICULUM. Pre-service infectious disease training curriculum must be approved by the Department before facilities may offer training to staff. (i) The pre-service training may be provided in person, in writing, by webinar or by other electronic means. (ii) Facilities or other entities that want to provide training curriculum to facilities must first present that curriculum to the Department for review and approval. (f) HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES (HCBS) TRAINING. All staff are required to complete the Department-approved HCBS training, as provided below: (A) Effective March 31, 2024, all staff must have completed the required training. (B) All new staff, hired on or after April 1, 2024, must complete the required training prior to beginning job responsibilities. (g) FOOD HANDLING. If the staff member's duties include preparing food, they must have a food handler's certificate. (4) PRE-SERVICE TRAINING FOR ALL DIRECT CARE STAFF. (a) DEMENTIA. Prior to providing care to residents, all direct care staff must complete an approved pre-service dementia training. (A) Documentation of dementia training: (i) A certificate of completion shall be issued to direct care staff who satisfactorily complete approved dementia training. Facilities shall also maintain records of all direct care staff who have successfully completed pre-service dementia training. (ii) Each facility shall maintain written documentation of continuing education completed, including required pre-service dementia training, for all direct care staff. (B) Portability of pre-service dementia training: After completing the pre-service training, if a direct care staff person is hired within 24 months by a different facility, the hiring facility may choose to accept the previous training or require the direct care staff to complete the hiring facility’s pre-service dementia training. (C) A certificate of completion must be made available to the Department upon request. (D) Pre-service dementia care training must include the following subject areas: (i) Education on the dementia disease process, including the progression of the disease, memory loss, and psychiatric and behavioral symptoms. (ii) Techniques for understanding, communicating, and responding to distressful behavioral symptoms, including, but not limited to, reducing the use of antipsychotic medications for non-standard uses. (iii) Strategies for addressing social needs of persons with dementia and engaging them with meaningful activities. (iv) Information concerning specific aspects of dementia care and ensuring the safety of residents with dementia, including, but not limited to, how to: (I) Identify and address pain. (II) Provide food and fluids. (III) Prevent wandering and elopement. (IV) Use a person-centered approach. (b) ORIENTATION TO RESIDENT. Pre-service orientation to resident: (A) Prior to providing personal care services for a resident, direct care staff must receive an orientation to the resident, including the resident’s service plan. (B) Direct care staff members must be directly supervised by a qualified person until they have successfully demonstrated satisfactory performance in any task assigned and the provision of individualized resident services, as applicable This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 newly hired staff (#5) completed all required pre-service orientation prior to beginning their job responsibilities. Findings include, but are not limited to: Staff training records, reviewed on 04/07/26 at 1:15 pm, identified the following: There was no documented evidence Staff 5 (MT), hired 10/02/25, completed the following required pre-service orientation training topics: * Resident rights and values of CBC care; * Abuse reporting requirements; * Infectious Disease Prevention; * Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) training; * LGBTQIA2S+ training; * Dementia disease process including progression, memory loss, psychiatric and behavioral symptoms; * Techniques for understanding, communicating and responding to behaviors; * Strategies for addressing social needs and engaging them in meaningful activities; and * Specific aspects of dementia including addressing pain, providing food/fluids, preventing wandering, and the use of person-centered approach. The need to ensure newly hired staff completed all required pre-service orientation and dementia training prior to beginning their job responsibilities was discussed with Staff 3 (Business Office Manager) on 04/07/26. She acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

Staff 5 will have the required trainings completed by 5/8/26. The Business Office Director will review all staff training assignments to ensure pre-service trainings are current and up-to-date. Random audits will be completed on a monthly basis to ensure pre-service training has been completed for the next 90 days by the ED or a designee. Pre-service orientation will be monitored at the QMPI meeting to ensure compliance for the next 90 days.

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
6/16/2026
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0070 (3-4) Staffing Requirements and Training – Pre-service (3) PRE-SERVICE ORIENTATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. Prior to beginning their job responsibilities, all employees must complete orientation training regarding: (a) A review of their written position description with their job responsibilities. (b) RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS. Residents' rights and the values of community-based care, including the Department-approved LGBTQIA2S+ trainings. (A) Effective December 31, 2024, all staff must have completed the required training. All new staff, hired on and after January 1, 2025, must complete the required training prior to beginning job responsibilities. (B) The Department-approved LGBTQIA2S+ trainings shall address the elements described in paragraph (6)(b) of this rule. (c) Abuse and reporting requirements. (d) Fire safety and emergency procedures. (e) INFECTIOUS DISEASE PREVENTION. Prior to beginning their job responsibilities, unless the employee received the training described below within the 24-month period prior to the time of hiring, all employees must complete training addressing the prevention, recognition, control and reporting of the spread of infectious disease. (A) The Department, in consultation with the Oregon Health Authority, has determined this training must address the following curricula: (i) Transmission of communicable disease and infections, including development of a policy with criteria directing staff to stay home when ill with a communicable disease, so as not to transmit disease. (ii) Policy addressing respiratory hygiene and coughing etiquette. (iii) Standard precautions. (iv) Hand hygiene. (v) Use of personal protective equipment. (vi) Cleaning of physical environment, including, but not limited to disinfecting high-touch surfaces and equipment, and handling, storing, processing and transporting linens to prevent the spread of infection. (vii) Isolating and cohorting of residents during a disease outbreak. (viii) Employees must also receive training on the rights and responsibilities of employees to report disease outbreaks under ORS 433.004 and safeguards for employees who report disease outbreaks. (B) INFECTIOUS DISEASE TRAINING CURRICULUM. Pre-service infectious disease training curriculum must be approved by the Department before facilities may offer training to staff. (i) The pre-service training may be provided in person, in writing, by webinar or by other electronic means. (ii) Facilities or other entities that want to provide training curriculum to facilities must first present that curriculum to the Department for review and approval. (f) HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES (HCBS) TRAINING. All staff are required to complete the Department-approved HCBS training, as provided below: (A) Effective March 31, 2024, all staff must have completed the required training. (B) All new staff, hired on or after April 1, 2024, must complete the required training prior to beginning job responsibilities. (g) FOOD HANDLING. If the staff member's duties include preparing food, they must have a food handler's certificate. (4) PRE-SERVICE TRAINING FOR ALL DIRECT CARE STAFF. (a) DEMENTIA. Prior to providing care to residents, all direct care staff must complete an approved pre-service dementia training. (A) Documentation of dementia training: (i) A certificate of completion shall be issued to direct care staff who satisfactorily complete approved dementia training. Facilities shall also maintain records of all direct care staff who have successfully completed pre-service dementia training. (ii) Each facility shall maintain written documentation of continuing education completed, including required pre-service dementia training, for all direct care staff. (B) Portability of pre-service dementia training: After completing the pre-service training, if a direct care staff person is hired within 24 months by a different facility, the hiring facility may choose to accept the previous training or require the direct care staff to complete the hiring facility’s pre-service dementia training. (C) A certificate of completion must be made available to the Department upon request. (D) Pre-service dementia care training must include the following subject areas: (i) Education on the dementia disease process, including the progression of the disease, memory loss, and psychiatric and behavioral symptoms. (ii) Techniques for understanding, communicating, and responding to distressful behavioral symptoms, including, but not limited to, reducing the use of antipsychotic medications for non-standard uses. (iii) Strategies for addressing social needs of persons with dementia and engaging them with meaningful activities. (iv) Information concerning specific aspects of dementia care and ensuring the safety of residents with dementia, including, but not limited to, how to: (I) Identify and address pain. (II) Provide food and fluids. (III) Prevent wandering and elopement. (IV) Use a person-centered approach. (b) ORIENTATION TO RESIDENT. Pre-service orientation to resident: (A) Prior to providing personal care services for a resident, direct care staff must receive an orientation to the resident, including the resident’s service plan. (B) Direct care staff members must be directly supervised by a qualified person until they have successfully demonstrated satisfactory performance in any task assigned and the provision of individualized resident services, as applicable This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

C0372
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Isolated
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
4/8/2026
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0070 (5 & 9-10) Training Within 30 Days of Hire – Direct Care Staff (5) TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE FOR DIRECT CARE STAFF. (a) The facility is responsible to verify that direct care staff have demonstrated satisfactory performance in any duty they are assigned. (b) Knowledge and performance must be demonstrated in all areas within the first 30 days of hire, including, but not limited to: (A) The role of service plans in providing individualized resident care. (B) Providing assistance with the activities of daily living. (C) Changes associated with normal aging. (D) Identification of changes in the resident's physical, emotional and mental functioning and documentation and reporting on the resident's changes of condition. (E) Conditions that require assessment, treatment, observation and reporting. (F) General food safety, serving and sanitation. (G) If the direct care staff person’s duties include the administration of medication or treatments, appropriate facility staff, in accordance with OAR 411-054-0055 (Medications and Treatments) must document that they have observed and evaluated the individual’s ability to perform safe medication and treatment administration unsupervised. (9) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. Staff: (a) Under 18 years of age may not perform medication administration or delegated nursing tasks. Staff under the age of 18 must be directly supervised when providing bathing, toileting, incontinence care or transferring services. (b) Must be trained in the use of the abdominal thrust and First Aid. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is recommended, but not required. (c) Must have sufficient communication and language skills to enable them to perform their duties and communicate with residents, other staff, family members, and health care professionals, as needed. (10) Contractors who provide services or supports directly to residents must complete the required LGBTQIA2S+ trainings outlined in paragraph (6)(b)(C) of this rule. (a) Contractors who must be trained include, but are not limited to, RN and administrative consultants, housekeeping services, dietary services, beauticians, barbers, or other contractors who provide services or supports directly to residents. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure 1 of 3 sampled direct care staff (#5) demonstrated satisfactory performance in any duty they were assigned within 30 days of hire. Findings include, but are not limited to: Staff training records were reviewed on 04/07/26. There was no documented evidence Staff 5 (MT), hired 10/02/25, had demonstrated competency in the following areas: * Role of service plans in providing individualized care; * Providing assistance with ADLs; * Identification, documentation and reporting changes of condition; and * Conditions that require assessment, treatment, observation and reporting. The need to ensure newly hired direct care staff had demonstrated satisfactory performance in all required areas within 30 days of hire was reviewed with Staff 3 (Business Office Manager) on 04/07/26 at 1:15 pm. She acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

Staff 5 will have all demonstrated performance competencies completed by the Regional Director of Resident Care by 5/8/26. All staff training records will be reviewed to ensure demonstrated performance competencies have been completed by the Business Office Director. The Regional Director of Resident Care will complete demonstrated performance competencies during this review of training records for compliance. Random audits will be completed on a monthly basis for the next 90 days to ensure performance competencies have been completed within 30 days of hire by the ED or a designee. Performance competencies will be monitored at the QMPI meeting to ensure compliance for the next 90 days.

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
6/16/2026
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0070 (5 & 9-10) Training Within 30 Days of Hire – Direct Care Staff (5) TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE FOR DIRECT CARE STAFF. (a) The facility is responsible to verify that direct care staff have demonstrated satisfactory performance in any duty they are assigned. (b) Knowledge and performance must be demonstrated in all areas within the first 30 days of hire, including, but not limited to: (A) The role of service plans in providing individualized resident care. (B) Providing assistance with the activities of daily living. (C) Changes associated with normal aging. (D) Identification of changes in the resident's physical, emotional and mental functioning and documentation and reporting on the resident's changes of condition. (E) Conditions that require assessment, treatment, observation and reporting. (F) General food safety, serving and sanitation. (G) If the direct care staff person’s duties include the administration of medication or treatments, appropriate facility staff, in accordance with OAR 411-054-0055 (Medications and Treatments) must document that they have observed and evaluated the individual’s ability to perform safe medication and treatment administration unsupervised. (9) ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. Staff: (a) Under 18 years of age may not perform medication administration or delegated nursing tasks. Staff under the age of 18 must be directly supervised when providing bathing, toileting, incontinence care or transferring services. (b) Must be trained in the use of the abdominal thrust and First Aid. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is recommended, but not required. (c) Must have sufficient communication and language skills to enable them to perform their duties and communicate with residents, other staff, family members, and health care professionals, as needed. (10) Contractors who provide services or supports directly to residents must complete the required LGBTQIA2S+ trainings outlined in paragraph (6)(b)(C) of this rule. (a) Contractors who must be trained include, but are not limited to, RN and administrative consultants, housekeeping services, dietary services, beauticians, barbers, or other contractors who provide services or supports directly to residents. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

C0374
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Pattern
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
4/8/2026
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0070 (6-8) Annual and Biennial Inservice for All Staff (6) ANNUAL AND BIENNIAL INSERVICE FOR ALL STAFF. (a) Annual infectious disease training requires the following: (A) Administrators and employees will be required to complete annual training on infectious disease outbreak and infection control. Such training will be included within the current number of required annual training hours and will not necessitate additional hours of training. (B) Annual in-service training must be documented in the employee record. (b) Biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training requires the following: (A) Administrators and employees shall be required to complete biennial training addressing LGBTQIA2S+ protections, as described in this section. The facility is responsible for the cost of providing this training to all facility staff. (i) Each facility shall designate two employees, one who represents management and one who represents direct care staff by July 1, 2024. It is acceptable for the designated employee representing management to generally be housed offsite, but the direct care representative must be onsite. (ii) The designated employees shall serve as points of contact for the facility regarding compliance with the preservice and biennial training requirements. These individuals shall develop a general training plan for the facility. (B) Facilities must select the LGBTQIA2S+ training to be used by the facility by either: (i) Choosing to use the standard Department-approved biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training, or (ii) Applying to the Department to request approval of a biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training to be provided by the facility. (C) ORS 441.116 requires all LGBTQIA2S+ trainings address: (i) Caring for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus. (ii) Preventing discrimination based on a resident’s sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or human immunodeficiency virus status. (iii) The defined terms commonly associated with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and human immunodeficiency virus status. (iv) Best practices for communicating with or about LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including the use of an individual’s chosen name and pronouns. (v) A description of the health and social challenges historically experienced by LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including discrimination when seeking or receiving care at care facilities and the demonstrated physical and mental health effects within the LGBTQIA2S+ community associated with such discrimination. (vi) Strategies to create a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including suggested changes to care facility policies and procedures, forms, signage, communication between residents and their families, activities, in-house services and staff training. (vii) The facility, individual or entity providing the training must demonstrate a commitment to advancing quality care for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus in this state. (D) The proposal for training submitted by a facility, entity, or individual shall include: (i) The regulatory criteria described in paragraph (C) of this section as part of the proposal. (ii) The following elements must be included in the proposal: (I) A statement of the qualifications and training experience of the facility, individual or entity providing the training; (II) The proposed methodology for providing the training either online or in person. (III) An outline of the training. (IV) Copies of the materials to be used in the training. (iii) The Department will review the materials and determine whether to approve or deny the training. No later than 90 days after the request is received, the Department will inform the facility in writing of the Department’s decision. (c) Annual Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) training requires the following: (A) All staff will be required to complete annual training concerning the Home and Community-Based Services regulations. (B) Annual in-service training must be documented in the employee record. (C) These annual trainings will be required as of April 1, 2025. (7) ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR DIRECT CARE STAFF. (a) All direct care staff must complete and document a minimum of 12 hours of in-service training annually on topics related to the provision of care for persons in a community-based care setting, including training on chronic diseases in the facility population, LGBTQIA2S+ and dementia training. Annual in-service training hours are based on the anniversary date of hire. (b) Requirements for annual in-service dementia training: (A) Except as provided in paragraph (B) of this section, each direct care staff must complete 6 hours of annual in-service training on dementia care. (B) Exception: Staff hired prior to January 1, 2019 must complete 6 hours of dementia care in-service training by the anniversary of their hire date in 2020 and annually thereafter. (C) Dementia care training may be included in the required minimum 12 hours of annual in-service training described in subsection (a) above. (D) Dementia care training must reflect current standards for dementia care and be informed by the best evidence in the care and treatment of dementia. (E) The facility shall determine the competency of direct care staff in dementia care in the following ways: (i) Utilize approved dementia care training for its direct care staff, coupled with methods to perform a competency assessment as defined in OAR 411-054-0005(19). (ii) Ensure direct care staff have demonstrated competency in any duty they are assigned. Facility staff in a supervisory role shall perform assessment of each direct care staff. (iii) Maintain written documentation of all dementia care training completed by each direct care staff and shall maintain documentation regarding each employee’s assessed competency. (8) APPROVAL OF DEMENTIA TRAINING CURRICULUM. All dementia care training provided to direct care staff must be approved by a private or non-profit organization that is approved by the Department through a ""Request for Application"" (RFA) process. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that employees completed Department-approved biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training for 2 of 4 long-term staff (#s 6 and 7) whose training records were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to: Training records were reviewed on 04/07/26 and the following was identified: There was no documented evidence Staff 6 (CG) and Staff 7 (MT), hired 08/08/19 and 08/25/21, respectively, completed Department-approved biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training. The need to ensure staff completed and documented the required annual in-service training was discussed with Staff 3 (Business Office Manager) on 04/07/26 at 1:15 pm. She acknowledged the findings.

Plan of Correction

Staff 6 has completed the required training through the Oregon Care Partners website, and Staff 7 is scheduled to complete the training by 5/8/26. The Business Office Director is monitoring staff training assignments and has scheduled additional training shifts as need to ensure completion.

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
6/16/2026
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0070 (6-8) Annual and Biennial Inservice for All Staff (6) ANNUAL AND BIENNIAL INSERVICE FOR ALL STAFF. (a) Annual infectious disease training requires the following: (A) Administrators and employees will be required to complete annual training on infectious disease outbreak and infection control. Such training will be included within the current number of required annual training hours and will not necessitate additional hours of training. (B) Annual in-service training must be documented in the employee record. (b) Biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training requires the following: (A) Administrators and employees shall be required to complete biennial training addressing LGBTQIA2S+ protections, as described in this section. The facility is responsible for the cost of providing this training to all facility staff. (i) Each facility shall designate two employees, one who represents management and one who represents direct care staff by July 1, 2024. It is acceptable for the designated employee representing management to generally be housed offsite, but the direct care representative must be onsite. (ii) The designated employees shall serve as points of contact for the facility regarding compliance with the preservice and biennial training requirements. These individuals shall develop a general training plan for the facility. (B) Facilities must select the LGBTQIA2S+ training to be used by the facility by either: (i) Choosing to use the standard Department-approved biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training, or (ii) Applying to the Department to request approval of a biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training to be provided by the facility. (C) ORS 441.116 requires all LGBTQIA2S+ trainings address: (i) Caring for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus. (ii) Preventing discrimination based on a resident’s sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or human immunodeficiency virus status. (iii) The defined terms commonly associated with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and human immunodeficiency virus status. (iv) Best practices for communicating with or about LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including the use of an individual’s chosen name and pronouns. (v) A description of the health and social challenges historically experienced by LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including discrimination when seeking or receiving care at care facilities and the demonstrated physical and mental health effects within the LGBTQIA2S+ community associated with such discrimination. (vi) Strategies to create a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including suggested changes to care facility policies and procedures, forms, signage, communication between residents and their families, activities, in-house services and staff training. (vii) The facility, individual or entity providing the training must demonstrate a commitment to advancing quality care for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus in this state. (D) The proposal for training submitted by a facility, entity, or individual shall include: (i) The regulatory criteria described in paragraph (C) of this section as part of the proposal. (ii) The following elements must be included in the proposal: (I) A statement of the qualifications and training experience of the facility, individual or entity providing the training; (II) The proposed methodology for providing the training either online or in person. (III) An outline of the training. (IV) Copies of the materials to be used in the training. (iii) The Department will review the materials and determine whether to approve or deny the training. No later than 90 days after the request is received, the Department will inform the facility in writing of the Department’s decision. (c) Annual Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) training requires the following: (A) All staff will be required to complete annual training concerning the Home and Community-Based Services regulations. (B) Annual in-service training must be documented in the employee record. (C) These annual trainings will be required as of April 1, 2025. (7) ANNUAL IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR DIRECT CARE STAFF. (a) All direct care staff must complete and document a minimum of 12 hours of in-service training annually on topics related to the provision of care for persons in a community-based care setting, including training on chronic diseases in the facility population, LGBTQIA2S+ and dementia training. Annual in-service training hours are based on the anniversary date of hire. (b) Requirements for annual in-service dementia training: (A) Except as provided in paragraph (B) of this section, each direct care staff must complete 6 hours of annual in-service training on dementia care. (B) Exception: Staff hired prior to January 1, 2019 must complete 6 hours of dementia care in-service training by the anniversary of their hire date in 2020 and annually thereafter. (C) Dementia care training may be included in the required minimum 12 hours of annual in-service training described in subsection (a) above. (D) Dementia care training must reflect current standards for dementia care and be informed by the best evidence in the care and treatment of dementia. (E) The facility shall determine the competency of direct care staff in dementia care in the following ways: (i) Utilize approved dementia care training for its direct care staff, coupled with methods to perform a competency assessment as defined in OAR 411-054-0005(19). (ii) Ensure direct care staff have demonstrated competency in any duty they are assigned. Facility staff in a supervisory role shall perform assessment of each direct care staff. (iii) Maintain written documentation of all dementia care training completed by each direct care staff and shall maintain documentation regarding each employee’s assessed competency. (8) APPROVAL OF DEMENTIA TRAINING CURRICULUM. All dementia care training provided to direct care staff must be approved by a private or non-profit organization that is approved by the Department through a ""Request for Application"" (RFA) process. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:

L0374
Severity Level: 2
Visits: 2
Scope
L2 Pattern
Visit Number
1
Visit Date
4/8/2026
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0070 (6)(b)(A-C)&10(a-f) Annual and Biennial Inservice for All Staff (b) Biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training requires the following: (A) Administrators and employees shall be required to complete biennial training addressing LGBTQIA2S+ protections, as described in this section. The facility is responsible for the cost of providing this training to all facility staff. (i) Each facility shall designate two employees, one who represents management and one who represents direct care staff by July 1, 2024. It is acceptable for the designated employee representing management to generally be housed offsite, but the direct care representative must be onsite. (ii) The designated employees shall serve as points of contact for the facility regarding compliance with the preservice and biennial training requirements. These individuals shall develop a general training plan for the facility. (B) Facilities must select the LGBTQIA2S+ training to be used by the facility by either: (i) Choosing to use the standard Department-approved biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training, or (ii) Applying to the Department to request approval of a biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training to be provided by the facility. (C) ORS 441.116 requires all LGBTQIA2S+ trainings address: (i) Caring for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus. (ii) Preventing discrimination based on a resident’s sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or human immunodeficiency virus status. (iii) The defined terms commonly associated with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and human immunodeficiency virus status. (iv) Best practices for communicating with or about LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including the use of an individual’s chosen name and pronouns. (v) A description of the health and social challenges historically experienced by LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including discrimination when seeking or receiving care at care facilities and the demonstrated physical and mental health effects within the LGBTQIA2S+ community associated with such discrimination. (vi) Strategies to create a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including suggested changes to care facility policies and procedures, forms, signage, communication between residents and their families, activities, in-house services and staff training. (vii) The facility, individual or entity providing the training must demonstrate a commitment to advancing quality care for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus in this state. (D) The proposal for training submitted by a facility, entity, or individual shall include: (i) The regulatory criteria described in paragraph (C) of this section as part of the proposal. (ii) The following elements must be included in the proposal: (I) A statement of the qualifications and training experience of the facility, individual or entity providing the training; (II) The proposed methodology for providing the training either online or in person. (III) An outline of the training. (IV) Copies of the materials to be used in the training. (iii) The Department will review the materials and determine whether to approve or deny the training. No later than 90 days after the request is received, the Department will inform the facility in writing of the Department’s decision. (10) Contractors who provide services or supports directly to residents must complete the required LGBTQIA2S+ trainings outlined in paragraph (6)(b)(C) of this rule. (a) Contractors who must be trained include, but are not limited to, RN and administrative consultants, housekeeping services, dietary services, beauticians, barbers, or other contractors who provide services or supports directly to residents. (b) Exempt from this training requirement are contractors who contract directly with the resident or the resident’s representative, and contractors who do not generally provide services or supports directly to residents, including, but not limited to, contractors for landscaping, pest control, deliveries and building repairs. (c) By December 31, 2024, facilities shall ensure that all contracts entered into with entities described in paragraph (a) of this section shall include language requiring contractors provide Department approved LGBTQIA2S+ training to their employees within 12 months of entering into the contract with the facility and every two years thereafter. (d) For existing contracts in effect January 1, 2025, facilities shall require the contractor provide Department-approved LGBTQIA2s+ training to employees by December 31, 2025, and every two years thereafter. (e) For new contracts created after January 1, 2025, facilities shall require contractors provide the Department-approved LGBTQIA2S+ training to employees within 12 months of entering into the contract with the facility, and every two years thereafter. (f) Facilities must inform contractors that the cost of all LGBTQIA2S+ trainings for contracted employees shall be paid by the contractor. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure that employees completed Department-approved biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training for 2 of 4 long-term staff (#s 6 and 7) whose training records were reviewed. Findings include, but are not limited to: Refer to C374.

Plan of Correction

Staff 6 completed the training on 4/8/26. Staff 7 training will be complete by 5/8/26. The Business Office Director will review all Annual/Biennial inservice trainings to ensure staff are in compliance and have required annual/biennial completed by 5/15/26. Random audits will be completed on a monthly basis to ensure compliance with the required training by the ED or a designess for the next 90 days. Annual/Biennial inservices will be monitored at the QMPI meeting to ensure compliance for the next 90 days.

Visit Number
2
Visit Date
6/16/2026
Corrected Date
N/A
Details

OAR 411-054-0070 (6)(b)(A-C)&10(a-f) Annual and Biennial Inservice for All Staff (b) Biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training requires the following: (A) Administrators and employees shall be required to complete biennial training addressing LGBTQIA2S+ protections, as described in this section. The facility is responsible for the cost of providing this training to all facility staff. (i) Each facility shall designate two employees, one who represents management and one who represents direct care staff by July 1, 2024. It is acceptable for the designated employee representing management to generally be housed offsite, but the direct care representative must be onsite. (ii) The designated employees shall serve as points of contact for the facility regarding compliance with the preservice and biennial training requirements. These individuals shall develop a general training plan for the facility. (B) Facilities must select the LGBTQIA2S+ training to be used by the facility by either: (i) Choosing to use the standard Department-approved biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training, or (ii) Applying to the Department to request approval of a biennial LGBTQIA2S+ training to be provided by the facility. (C) ORS 441.116 requires all LGBTQIA2S+ trainings address: (i) Caring for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus. (ii) Preventing discrimination based on a resident’s sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or human immunodeficiency virus status. (iii) The defined terms commonly associated with LGBTQIA2S+ individuals and human immunodeficiency virus status. (iv) Best practices for communicating with or about LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including the use of an individual’s chosen name and pronouns. (v) A description of the health and social challenges historically experienced by LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including discrimination when seeking or receiving care at care facilities and the demonstrated physical and mental health effects within the LGBTQIA2S+ community associated with such discrimination. (vi) Strategies to create a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus, including suggested changes to care facility policies and procedures, forms, signage, communication between residents and their families, activities, in-house services and staff training. (vii) The facility, individual or entity providing the training must demonstrate a commitment to advancing quality care for LGBTQIA2S+ residents and residents living with human immunodeficiency virus in this state. (D) The proposal for training submitted by a facility, entity, or individual shall include: (i) The regulatory criteria described in paragraph (C) of this section as part of the proposal. (ii) The following elements must be included in the proposal: (I) A statement of the qualifications and training experience of the facility, individual or entity providing the training; (II) The proposed methodology for providing the training either online or in person. (III) An outline of the training. (IV) Copies of the materials to be used in the training. (iii) The Department will review the materials and determine whether to approve or deny the training. No later than 90 days after the request is received, the Department will inform the facility in writing of the Department’s decision. (10) Contractors who provide services or supports directly to residents must complete the required LGBTQIA2S+ trainings outlined in paragraph (6)(b)(C) of this rule. (a) Contractors who must be trained include, but are not limited to, RN and administrative consultants, housekeeping services, dietary services, beauticians, barbers, or other contractors who provide services or supports directly to residents. (b) Exempt from this training requirement are contractors who contract directly with the resident or the resident’s representative, and contractors who do not generally provide services or supports directly to residents, including, but not limited to, contractors for landscaping, pest control, deliveries and building repairs. (c) By December 31, 2024, facilities shall ensure that all contracts entered into with entities described in paragraph (a) of this section shall include language requiring contractors provide Department approved LGBTQIA2S+ training to their employees within 12 months of entering into the contract with the facility and every two years thereafter. (d) For existing contracts in effect January 1, 2025, facilities shall require the contractor provide Department-approved LGBTQIA2s+ training to employees by December 31, 2025, and every two years thereafter. (e) For new contracts created after January 1, 2025, facilities shall require contractors provide the Department-approved LGBTQIA2S+ training to employees within 12 months of entering into the contract with the facility, and every two years thereafter. (f) Facilities must inform contractors that the cost of all LGBTQIA2S+ trainings for contracted employees shall be paid by the contractor. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: