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 ensure fire drills were conducted at least every other month and fire and life safety instruction was provided to staff on alternate months from the fire drills per the Oregon Fire Code (OFC). Findings include, but are not limited to: Six months of fire and life safety records, from 02/2026 through 07/2026, were reviewed with Staff 4 (Maintenance Director) on 07/21/2026 at 12:45 pm. The following was identified: There was no documented evidence of the following: * Unannounced fire drills were conducted and recorded at least every other month; * Required elements, including the escape routes used and the evacuation time period needed, were included in fire drill records; and * Fire and life safety instruction was provided to staff on alternate months of the fire drills. The need to ensure fire drills were conducted and recorded at least every other month and fire and life safety instruction was provided to staff on alternate months from fire drills per the OFC was discussed at 10:25 am on 07/22/26 with Staff 1 (ED). Staff 1 acknowledged the findings.
The Maintenance Director will conduct required fire and life safety training for all staff. The Maintenance Director will schedule and conduct unannounced fire drills every other month, alternating with staff fire and life safety training to ensure a fire and life safety activity occurs each month. Monthly Maintenance Director & Executive Director
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 411-054-0090 (5) Fire and Life Safety: Training for Residents (5) TRAINING FOR RESIDENTS. Residents must be instructed about the facility's fire and life safety procedures per OFC. (a) Each resident must be instructed within 24 hours of admission and re-instructed, at least annually, in general safety procedures, evacuation methods, responsibilities during fire drills, and designated meeting places outside the building or within the fire safe area in the event of an actual fire. This requirement does not apply to residents whose mental capability does not allow for following such instruction. (b) A written record of fire safety training, including content of the training sessions and the residents attending, must be kept. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were instructed in fire and life safety procedures within 24 hours of admission and at least annually. Findings include, but are not limited to: On 07/21/26 at 2:35 pm, Resident 2 reported s/he did not recall staff providing instruction related to the facility’s fire and life safety procedures upon moving into the facility. Six months of fire and life safety records, from 02/2026 through 07/2026, were reviewed and discussed with Staff 1 (ED) on 07/22/26 at 10:25 pm. There was no documented evidence that residents were provided instruction within 24 hours of admission and again at least annually, related to general fire and life safety procedures, evacuation methods, responsibilities, and designated meeting places inside or outside the building in the event of an actual fire. The need to ensure residents were provided instruction within 24 hours of admission and again at least annually related to general fire and life safety procedures was discussed with Staff 1 on 07/22/26 at 10:32 am. Staff 1 acknowledged the findings.
The Executive Director or Maintenance Director will provide all new residents with a community tour and fire and life safety orientation within 24 hours of admission. Completion of the orientation will be documented on the resident's Move-In Assessment. The Maintenance Director will provide annual fire and life safety training for all residents. Completion will be documented using the facility's Fire and Life Safety Training form. Within 24 hrs of move in and annual. Maintenance Director & Executive Director
OAR 411-054-0090 (5) Fire and Life Safety: Training for Residents (5) TRAINING FOR RESIDENTS. Residents must be instructed about the facility's fire and life safety procedures per OFC. (a) Each resident must be instructed within 24 hours of admission and re-instructed, at least annually, in general safety procedures, evacuation methods, responsibilities during fire drills, and designated meeting places outside the building or within the fire safe area in the event of an actual fire. This requirement does not apply to residents whose mental capability does not allow for following such instruction. (b) A written record of fire safety training, including content of the training sessions and the residents attending, must be kept. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: