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 2 of 3 newly hired sampled direct care staff (#s 10 and 12) completed first aid and abdominal thrust training within 30 days of hire. Findings include, but are not limited to: Training records were reviewed with Staff 2 (Business Office Manager) on 06/23/26 and revealed the following: Training records for Staff 10 (CG/MT), hired 03/11/26, and Staff 12 (CG), hired 04/25/26, lacked documented evidence first aid and abdominal thrust training were completed within 30 days of hire. The need to ensure staff completed first aid and abdominal thrust training within 30 days of hire was reviewed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 on 06/23/26 at 3:37 pm. They acknowledged the findings.
New hires were given the correct classes and are to have completed the correct first aid and abdominal thrust classes by 7/16/26. We have added the correct class on the new hire check list for new hires to complete. We will update our training tracker with the correct class to ensure all new hires have completed it. This will be monitored monthly with the business office manager and the ED part of the QA
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:
OAR 411-054-0090 (1-2) Fire and Life Safety: Safety (1) FIRE DRILLS. All fire drills shall be conducted according to the Oregon Fire Code (OFC). (a) Unannounced fire drills must be conducted and recorded every other month at different times of the day, evening, and night shifts. (b) Fire and life safety instruction to staff must be provided on alternate months. (c) The Fire Authority may develop an alternative fire drill plan for the facility. Any such plan must be submitted to the Department. (d) A written fire drill record must be kept to document fire drills that include: (A) Date and time of day; (B) Location of simulated fire origin; (C) The escape route used; (D) Problems encountered and comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills; (E) Evacuation time period needed; (F) Staff members on duty and participating; and (G) Number of occupants evacuated. (e) Alternate exit routes must be used during fire drills to react to varying potential fire origin points. (f) The evacuation capability of the residents and staff is a function of both the ability of the residents to evacuate and the assistance provided by the staff. (g) Staff must provide fire evacuation assistance to residents from the building to a designated point of safety as determined by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. Points of safety may include, outside the building, through a horizontal exit, or other areas as determined by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. (h) The fire alarm system shall be activated during each fire drill, unless otherwise directed by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. (2) If the facility is unable to meet the applicable evacuation level, the facility must make an immediate effort to make changes to ensure the evacuation standard is met. Changes must include, but not be limited to: (a) Increasing staff levels, (b) Changing staff assignments, (c) Requesting change in resident rooms, and (d) Arranging for special equipment. After making necessary changes, if the facility fails to meet the applicable evacuation level, the facility must issue an involuntary move-out notice to the residents in accordance with OAR 411-054-0080. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to conduct fire drills in accordance with the Oregon Fire Code (OFC). Findings include, but are not limited to: Six months of fire drill and fire and life safety training records were reviewed with Staff 5 (Facility Services Director) on 06/23/26 at 12:45 pm, and the fire drill documentation failed to address the following: * Escape route used; * Problems encountered and comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills; * Evacuation time period needed; * Number of occupants evacuated; and * Evidence alternate routes were used during fire drills. During an interview at 1:00 pm on 06/23/26 Staff 5 confirmed the above components were not recorded on the fire drills. The need to ensure fire drills were conducted in accordance with the OFC was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 3 (RCC) on 06/24/26 at 12:05 pm. They acknowledged the findings.
The fire drill document was updated and is now activated and now includes the escape route used, problems encountered and comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills, evacuation period time needed, number of occupants evacuated, and the alternate routes used during fire drill. Maintence manager will contue with monthly fire drills using updated fire drill document Maintenance manager and ED will monitor monthly part of the QA
OAR 411-054-0090 (1-2) Fire and Life Safety: Safety (1) FIRE DRILLS. All fire drills shall be conducted according to the Oregon Fire Code (OFC). (a) Unannounced fire drills must be conducted and recorded every other month at different times of the day, evening, and night shifts. (b) Fire and life safety instruction to staff must be provided on alternate months. (c) The Fire Authority may develop an alternative fire drill plan for the facility. Any such plan must be submitted to the Department. (d) A written fire drill record must be kept to document fire drills that include: (A) Date and time of day; (B) Location of simulated fire origin; (C) The escape route used; (D) Problems encountered and comments relating to residents who resisted or failed to participate in the drills; (E) Evacuation time period needed; (F) Staff members on duty and participating; and (G) Number of occupants evacuated. (e) Alternate exit routes must be used during fire drills to react to varying potential fire origin points. (f) The evacuation capability of the residents and staff is a function of both the ability of the residents to evacuate and the assistance provided by the staff. (g) Staff must provide fire evacuation assistance to residents from the building to a designated point of safety as determined by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. Points of safety may include, outside the building, through a horizontal exit, or other areas as determined by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. (h) The fire alarm system shall be activated during each fire drill, unless otherwise directed by the Fire Authority having jurisdiction. (2) If the facility is unable to meet the applicable evacuation level, the facility must make an immediate effort to make changes to ensure the evacuation standard is met. Changes must include, but not be limited to: (a) Increasing staff levels, (b) Changing staff assignments, (c) Requesting change in resident rooms, and (d) Arranging for special equipment. After making necessary changes, if the facility fails to meet the applicable evacuation level, the facility must issue an involuntary move-out notice to the residents in accordance with OAR 411-054-0080. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:
OAR 411-054-0105 (2-4) Inspections and Investigation: Insp Interval (Amended 12/15/21)(2) The facility shall not interfere with a good faith disclosure of information by an employee or volunteer concerning abuse or other action affecting a resident's safety or welfare, as described in OAR 411-054-0028(4).(3) Staff of the Department shall visit and inspect every facility at least but not limited to once every two years for a full in-person survey to determine whether the facility is maintained and operated in accordance with these rules.(a) For each year during which a facility does not have a full survey, the Department shall conduct an in-person inspection of the kitchen and other areas where food is prepared for residents.(b) Subsection (a) will not go into effect until July 1, 2022.(c) Facilities not in compliance with these rules must submit, within ten days of receipt of the inspection report, a plan of correction that satisfies the Department.(d) The Department may impose sanctions for failure to comply with these rules.(4) Department staff may consult with and advise the facility administrator concerning methods of care, records, housing, equipment, and other areas of operation. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure their relicensure survey plan of correction was implemented and satisfied the Department. Findings include, but are not limited to: Refer to C513.
Refer to C513
OAR 411-054-0105 (2-4) Inspections and Investigation: Insp Interval (Amended 12/15/21)(2) The facility shall not interfere with a good faith disclosure of information by an employee or volunteer concerning abuse or other action affecting a resident's safety or welfare, as described in OAR 411-054-0028(4).(3) Staff of the Department shall visit and inspect every facility at least but not limited to once every two years for a full in-person survey to determine whether the facility is maintained and operated in accordance with these rules.(a) For each year during which a facility does not have a full survey, the Department shall conduct an in-person inspection of the kitchen and other areas where food is prepared for residents.(b) Subsection (a) will not go into effect until July 1, 2022.(c) Facilities not in compliance with these rules must submit, within ten days of receipt of the inspection report, a plan of correction that satisfies the Department.(d) The Department may impose sanctions for failure to comply with these rules.(4) Department staff may consult with and advise the facility administrator concerning methods of care, records, housing, equipment, and other areas of operation. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:
OAR 411-054-0200 (4)(d-i) Doors, Walls, Elevators, Odors (d) INTERIOR DOORS. Lever-type door handles must be provided on all doors used by residents.(e) EXIT DOORS. Exit doors may not include locks that delay evacuation except as specified by the building codes. Such locks may not be installed except with written approval of the Department.(A) Exit doors may not include locks that prevent evacuation.(B) If an electronic code must be entered to use an exit door that code must be clearly posted for residents, visitors, and staff use.(f) WALLS AND CEILINGS. Walls and ceilings must be cleanable in kitchen, laundry, and bathing areas. Kitchen walls must be finished smooth per OAR 333-150-0000 (Food Sanitation Rules).(g) ELEVATORS. A RCF with residents on more than one floor must provide at least one elevator that meets Oregon Elevator Specialty Code (OESC) requirements.(h) The interior of the facility must be free from unpleasant odors.(i) All interior and exterior materials and surfaces (e.g., floors, walls, roofs, ceilings, windows, and furniture) and all equipment necessary for the health, safety, and comfort of the resident will be kept clean and in good repair. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure all interior materials and surfaces were kept clean and in good repair. Findings include, but are not limited to: The facility's environment was toured on 06/23/26 at 9:15 am, and the following was observed: Carpet seams were separating and frayed in the assisted living near the courtyard door and the Book Nook, as well as the intersection point in hallway one. Carpet stains were observed outside the medication technician office and tenant and staff laundry rooms. A tour of the environment was completed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 5 (Facility Services Director) on 06/23/26 at 11:45 am. They acknowledged the areas in need of cleaning and repair.
we have taken a sample of the carpet and are looking to replace with similar style and texture to match the rest of carpet. We are replacing all carpet in the areas where it is seperating and fringed. We are having professional carpet cleaner come out and will be cleaning all carpets quartley to maintain cleanliness and odors. Carpets will be monitored monthly and as needed by ED and maintenance manager
OAR 411-054-0200 (4)(d-i) Doors, Walls, Elevators, Odors (d) INTERIOR DOORS. Lever-type door handles must be provided on all doors used by residents.(e) EXIT DOORS. Exit doors may not include locks that delay evacuation except as specified by the building codes. Such locks may not be installed except with written approval of the Department.(A) Exit doors may not include locks that prevent evacuation.(B) If an electronic code must be entered to use an exit door that code must be clearly posted for residents, visitors, and staff use.(f) WALLS AND CEILINGS. Walls and ceilings must be cleanable in kitchen, laundry, and bathing areas. Kitchen walls must be finished smooth per OAR 333-150-0000 (Food Sanitation Rules).(g) ELEVATORS. A RCF with residents on more than one floor must provide at least one elevator that meets Oregon Elevator Specialty Code (OESC) requirements.(h) The interior of the facility must be free from unpleasant odors.(i) All interior and exterior materials and surfaces (e.g., floors, walls, roofs, ceilings, windows, and furniture) and all equipment necessary for the health, safety, and comfort of the resident will be kept clean and in good repair. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure all interior materials and surfaces were kept clean and in good repair. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to: During a telephone interview on 08/27/26, Staff 1 (ED) stated the areas in the carpeting previously identified as not being clean and in good repair had not been remedied: * Carpet seams were separating and frayed in the assisted living near the courtyard door and the Book Nook, as well as the intersection point in hallway one; and * Staff 1 reported the carpet stains outside the medication technician office and tenant and staff laundry rooms were professionally cleaned on 08/11/26, but heavy traffic had discolored them again. The need to ensure all interior surfaces were kept clean and in good repair was reviewed with Staff 1 on 08/27/26 at 3:50 pm. She acknowledged the findings.
replacement carpet has been ordered and should receive quickly. We have someone to replace areas in the high traffic areas where there are stains and tears with new ordered carpet. This has been ordered and set up with vice president of operations of Lenity. ED and Maintenance with check in with Vice president of operation to ensure dates and completion.
OAR 411-054-0200 (4)(d-i) Doors, Walls, Elevators, Odors (d) INTERIOR DOORS. Lever-type door handles must be provided on all doors used by residents.(e) EXIT DOORS. Exit doors may not include locks that delay evacuation except as specified by the building codes. Such locks may not be installed except with written approval of the Department.(A) Exit doors may not include locks that prevent evacuation.(B) If an electronic code must be entered to use an exit door that code must be clearly posted for residents, visitors, and staff use.(f) WALLS AND CEILINGS. Walls and ceilings must be cleanable in kitchen, laundry, and bathing areas. Kitchen walls must be finished smooth per OAR 333-150-0000 (Food Sanitation Rules).(g) ELEVATORS. A RCF with residents on more than one floor must provide at least one elevator that meets Oregon Elevator Specialty Code (OESC) requirements.(h) The interior of the facility must be free from unpleasant odors.(i) All interior and exterior materials and surfaces (e.g., floors, walls, roofs, ceilings, windows, and furniture) and all equipment necessary for the health, safety, and comfort of the resident will be kept clean and in good repair. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:
OAR 411-057-0140(2) Administration Compliance (2) The licensee of a memory care community must comply with both the licensing rules for the facility and Chapter 411, Division 57. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to follow licensing rules for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities. Findings include, but are not limited to: Refer to C372, C420, and C513.
Refer to C372, C420, and C513
OAR 411-057-0140(2) Administration Compliance (2) The licensee of a memory care community must comply with both the licensing rules for the facility and Chapter 411, Division 57. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to follow licensing rules for Residential Care and Assisted Living Facilities. This is a repeat citation. Findings include, but are not limited to: Refer to C513.
Refer to C513
OAR 411-057-0140(2) Administration Compliance (2) The licensee of a memory care community must comply with both the licensing rules for the facility and Chapter 411, Division 57. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:
OAR 411-057-0155(1-6) Staff Training Requirements (1) A memory care community must ensure staff who provide support to residents with dementia have a basic understanding and fundamental knowledge of the residents' emotional and unique health care needs prior to providing services to residents. The training requirements for staff who work in memory care communities are described in the following sections. (2) ALL STAFF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. All staff who work in memory care communities licensed as residential care facilities or assisted living facilities must complete the following: (a) Orientation as required in OAR 411-054-0070(3) before performing any job duties. (b) Pre-service dementia care training as required before independently providing personal care or other services. The dementia care training must address these topics: (A) Education on the dementia disease process, including the progression of the disease, memory loss and psychiatric and behavioral symptoms. (B) 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 when responding to distressful behavioral symptoms. (C) Strategies for addressing social needs of persons with dementia and engaging them with meaningful activities; (D) Information concerning specific aspects of dementia care and ensuring safety of residents with dementia including, but not limited to, how to: (i) Identify and address pain; (ii) Provide food and fluid; (iii) Prevent wandering and elopement; (iv) Use a person-centered approach. (c) Additional pre-service training topics that must be completed before independently providing personal care to residents: (A) Environmental factors that are important to resident ' s well-being (e.g. noise, staff interactions, lighting, room temperature, etc.); (B) Family support and the role the family may have in the care of the resident; (C) How to recognize behaviors that indicate a change in the resident ' s condition and report behaviors that require on-going assessment. (3) DIRECT CARE STAFF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Direct care staff must be directly supervised by a qualified staff person until they have successfully demonstrated satisfactory performance in any task assigned in the provision of individualized resident services. In addition to training required for all staff as described in paragraph (2): (a) Before independently providing personal care or other services to residents, direct care staff must complete training on: (A) How to provide personal care to a resident with dementia, including an orientation to the resident and the resident ' s service plan, as required in OAR 411-054-0070(4). (B) The use of supportive devices with restraining qualities in memory care communities. (b) Within 30 days after hire, direct care staff must complete training as outlined in OAR 411-054-0070(5). (c) Direct care staff who work in memory care communities licensed as residential care facilities or assisted living facilities must complete a total of 16 hours of in-service training annually. The six hours of annual dementia care training required pursuant to OAR 411-054-0070(6) may be included in the 16 hours of in-service training. Annual in-service hours required of each staff are due by the anniversary date of that person ' s hire. All completed trainings must be documented by the facility. (4) NURSING FACILITY STAFF. Staff who work in memory care communities licensed as nursing facilities must complete the following: (a) Orientation as outlined in OAR 411-086-0310, 42 CFR ? 483.95 (F 943). (b) Pre-service dementia care training as outlined in paragraphs (2)(b) and (c) and paragraph (3)(a) of this section. (c) A total of 16 hours of annual in-service training must be completed by direct care staff only. Four of the 16 hours must be dementia care training and may be included in the 16 hours of in-service training. Annual in-service hours required of each staff are due by the anniversary date of that person ' s hire. All completed trainings must be documented by the facility. (5) Persons providing or overseeing the training of staff must have experience and knowledge in the care of individuals with dementia. (6) The memory care community must have a method for determining and documenting each staff person ' s competency of training in accordance with the licensing rules. All training must be documented and available to the Department upon request. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure 3 of 4 sampled newly hired staff (#s 10, 12, and 13) completed all required pre-service orientation training, 3 of 3 sampled newly hired direct care staff (#s 10, 11, and 12) completed pre-service dementia training, and 2 of 3 sampled newly hired direct care staff (#s 10 and 12) demonstrated competency in all assigned duties within 30 days of hire. Findings include, but are not limited to: The facility’s training records were reviewed on 06/23/26 with Staff 2 (Business Office Manager). The following was identified: a. Staff 10 (CG/MT) was hired on 03/11/26, Staff 11 (CG) was hired on 03/04/26, Staff 12 (CG) was hired on 04/25/26, and Staff 13 (Dietary Aide) was hired on 04/15/26. There was no documented evidence the staff had completed pre-service orientation in one or more of the following required topics prior to beginning their job responsibilities: * Resident rights and the values of CBC care; * Abuse reporting requirements; and * Written job description. b. There was no documented evidence Staff 10, 11, and 12 had completed the pre-service dementia training in one or more of the following required topics prior to beginning their job responsibilities: * Environmental factors that are important to a resident’s well-being (e.g. staff interactions, lighting, room temperature, noise, etc.); * Family support and the role the family may have in the care of the resident; * How to provide personal care to a resident with dementia, including an orientation to the resident’s service plan; and * Use of supportive devices with restraining qualities in memory care communities. c. There was no documented evidence Staff 10 and 12 demonstrated competency in one or more of the following topics within 30 days of hire: * Changes associated with normal aging; * Identification, documentation, and reporting changes of condition; and * Conditions that require assessment, treatment, observation, and reporting. The need to ensure all required training was completed and staff demonstrated competency in the required time frames was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 on 06/23/26 at 3:37 pm. They acknowledged the findings.
we have assigned classes to all direct and non direct staff using relias crosswalk. Training Plan Owner Lenity Management LLC Training Plan Module List Abuse: Preventing, Recognizing, and Reporting (REL-ALL-0-ABPRRR) About Infection Control and Prevention (REL-ALL-0-AINCP) About Workplace Violence (REL-ALL-0-AWPV) Fire Safety: The Basics (REL-ALL-0-FSBASIC-V2) HIPAA: Basics (REL-ALL-0-HBAS) Hazardous Chemicals: Safety Data Sheets and Labels (REL-ALL-0-HCSDSLBL) Harassment in the Workplace (REL-ALL-0-HW) Understanding Bloodborne Pathogens (REL-ALL-0-UBBPATH) Workplace Emergencies and Natural Disasters: An Overview (REL-ALL-0-WPENDO) Essentials of Resident Rights (REL-PAC-0-ERR) Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention (REL-PAC-0-STFP) Training Plan Owner Lenity Management LLC Training Plan Module List Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: ADL Care (REL-PAC-0-ADRDAC) Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Ethical and Family Issues (REL-PAC-0-ADRDEFI) Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: The Environment (REL-PAC-0-ADRDTE) Creating a Restraint-Free Environment (REL-PAC-0-CRFEN) Training Plan Owner Lenity Management LLC Training Plan Module List Performing Safe Transfers (REL-ALL-0-PERSTR) Assisting with ADLs (REL-PAC-0-AADLS) Aging and Body Systems (REL-PAC-0-ABODSY) Promoting Resident Independence with ADLs (REL-PAC-0-PRIADLS) Recognizing a Change in Condition (REL-PAC-0-RECCC) Service Plans for Assisted Living Facilities (REL-PAC-0-SPALF) Food Safety Fundamentals (REL-SRC-0-FSF) This will monitored monthly and as needed on our training tracker relias crosswalk ED and Bom will be monitoring for training compliance monthly on our QA with a training tracker to ensure staff are meeting required classes
OAR 411-057-0155(1-6) Staff Training Requirements (1) A memory care community must ensure staff who provide support to residents with dementia have a basic understanding and fundamental knowledge of the residents' emotional and unique health care needs prior to providing services to residents. The training requirements for staff who work in memory care communities are described in the following sections. (2) ALL STAFF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. All staff who work in memory care communities licensed as residential care facilities or assisted living facilities must complete the following: (a) Orientation as required in OAR 411-054-0070(3) before performing any job duties. (b) Pre-service dementia care training as required before independently providing personal care or other services. The dementia care training must address these topics: (A) Education on the dementia disease process, including the progression of the disease, memory loss and psychiatric and behavioral symptoms. (B) 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 when responding to distressful behavioral symptoms. (C) Strategies for addressing social needs of persons with dementia and engaging them with meaningful activities; (D) Information concerning specific aspects of dementia care and ensuring safety of residents with dementia including, but not limited to, how to: (i) Identify and address pain; (ii) Provide food and fluid; (iii) Prevent wandering and elopement; (iv) Use a person-centered approach. (c) Additional pre-service training topics that must be completed before independently providing personal care to residents: (A) Environmental factors that are important to resident ' s well-being (e.g. noise, staff interactions, lighting, room temperature, etc.); (B) Family support and the role the family may have in the care of the resident; (C) How to recognize behaviors that indicate a change in the resident ' s condition and report behaviors that require on-going assessment. (3) DIRECT CARE STAFF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. Direct care staff must be directly supervised by a qualified staff person until they have successfully demonstrated satisfactory performance in any task assigned in the provision of individualized resident services. In addition to training required for all staff as described in paragraph (2): (a) Before independently providing personal care or other services to residents, direct care staff must complete training on: (A) How to provide personal care to a resident with dementia, including an orientation to the resident and the resident ' s service plan, as required in OAR 411-054-0070(4). (B) The use of supportive devices with restraining qualities in memory care communities. (b) Within 30 days after hire, direct care staff must complete training as outlined in OAR 411-054-0070(5). (c) Direct care staff who work in memory care communities licensed as residential care facilities or assisted living facilities must complete a total of 16 hours of in-service training annually. The six hours of annual dementia care training required pursuant to OAR 411-054-0070(6) may be included in the 16 hours of in-service training. Annual in-service hours required of each staff are due by the anniversary date of that person ' s hire. All completed trainings must be documented by the facility. (4) NURSING FACILITY STAFF. Staff who work in memory care communities licensed as nursing facilities must complete the following: (a) Orientation as outlined in OAR 411-086-0310, 42 CFR ? 483.95 (F 943). (b) Pre-service dementia care training as outlined in paragraphs (2)(b) and (c) and paragraph (3)(a) of this section. (c) A total of 16 hours of annual in-service training must be completed by direct care staff only. Four of the 16 hours must be dementia care training and may be included in the 16 hours of in-service training. Annual in-service hours required of each staff are due by the anniversary date of that person ' s hire. All completed trainings must be documented by the facility. (5) Persons providing or overseeing the training of staff must have experience and knowledge in the care of individuals with dementia. (6) The memory care community must have a method for determining and documenting each staff person ' s competency of training in accordance with the licensing rules. All training must be documented and available to the Department upon request. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: