Aging and People with Disabilities
Safety, Oversight and Quality
Print Inspection: RL005829
Provider Information
3577 SE DIVISION
Portland, OR 97202
- Provider ID
- 50R301
- Administrator
- Michelle Grossberg
- Phone
- (503) 234-8585
- michelle.grossberg@prestigecare.com
Inspection Details
- Date
- 7/31/2025
- Event ID
- RL005829
- Inspection type(s)
- Re-Licensure
- Deficiencies cited
- 6
Citation Details
C0231: Reporting & Investigating Abuse-Other Action
- Visit Number
- 1 - RL005829 - Visit
- Visit Date
- 7/31/2025
- Corrected Date
- N/A
- Details
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OAR 411-054-0028 (1-3) Reporting & Investigating Abuse-Other Action (Amended 12/15/21)(1) The facility must have policies and procedures in place to assure the prevention and appropriate response to any incident. In the case of incidents of abuse, suspected abuse, or injury of unknown cause, policies and procedures must follow the requirements outlined below. In the case of incidents that are not abuse or injuries of unknown cause where abuse has been ruled out, the facility must have policies and procedures in place to respond appropriately, which may include such things as re-assessment, monitoring, or medication review. (2) ABUSE REPORTING. Abuse is prohibited. The facility employees, agents and licensee must not permit, aid, or engage in abuse of residents who are under their care. (a) STAFF REPORTING. All facility employees are required to immediately report abuse and suspected abuse to the local SPD office, or the local AAA, the facility administrator, or to the facility administrator's designee. (b) FACILITY REPORTING. The facility administrator, or designee, must immediately notify the local SPD office, or the local AAA, of any incident of abuse or suspected abuse, including events overheard or witnessed by observation. (c) LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. The local law enforcement agency must be called first when the suspected abuse is believed to be a crime (e.g., rape, murder, assault, burglary, kidnapping, theft of controlled substances, etc.). (d) INJURY OF UNKNOWN CAUSE. Physical injury of unknown cause must be reported to the local SPD office, or the local AAA, as suspected abuse, unless an immediate facility investigation reasonably concludes and documents that the physical injury is not the result of abuse. (3) FACILITY INVESTIGATION. In addition to immediately reporting abuse or suspected abuse to SPD, AAA, or the law enforcement agency, the facility must promptly investigate all reports of abuse and suspected abuse and take measures necessary to protect residents and prevent the reoccurrence of abuse. Investigation of suspected abuse must document: (a) Time, date, place and individuals present; (b) Description of the event as reported; (c) Response of staff at the time of the event; (d) Follow-up action; and (e) Administrator's review. This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to immediately investigate injuries of unknown cause to rule out abuse or neglect for 1 of 1 resident (#4) who had injuries of unknown cause. Findings include, but are not limited to: Resident 4 moved into the MCC in 07/2023 with diagnoses including Alzheimer’s disease and macular degeneration with blindness. The resident was identified in the acuity interview as dependent on staff for all ADL care, including two-person assist with Hoyer lift for transfers and incontinence care. S/he used a tilt-in-space wheelchair with one-person staff assistance for mobility. The resident’s 04/01/25 to 07/28/25 progress notes, outside provider notes, RN skin care progress notes, and investigations were reviewed. The following was identified: HH RN notes indicated the resident experienced the following skin injuries: * 04/03/25 – left lateral forearm skin tear; * 04/10/25 – right calf abrasion, right knee abrasion, and left calf abrasion; * 04/21/25 – posterior thigh [location and type of skin injury not documented]; and * 04/28/25 – left shin abrasion. There was no documented evidence immediate investigations to rule out abuse or neglect were conducted for the above injuries of unknown cause. In an interview at 9:08 am on 07/30/25, Staff 1 (ED) stated the resident’s wheelchair at the time may have been the cause of the injuries. She confirmed the lack of investigations to rule out abuse or neglect.
- Plan of Correction
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1. Resident #4 injuries of unknown cause - investigation. An immediate retrospective investigation was completed regarding the April incident for injury of unknown origin. Staff interviews and chart review were conducted to rule out abuse and negelct. No evidence of abuse or negelct was found. The investigation and findings were documented in the residents record and the residents representatives were notified. All direct care staff were re-educated on timely reporting and documentaiton requirements of injuries of unknown origin. 2. Education to be provided to med techs to start IR for all skin related issues. IDT team RN, RCC and ED to conduct daily clinical meetings, which include reviewing and creating IR's for investigation of skin issues including injuries of unknown cause. RN, RCC or ED then to investigate cause and put interventions in place. 24-hour follow up tool will be reviewed at clinicals to ensure IR's are followed through. 3. 3 times a month there will be audits done to ensure IR's have been created and investigated. Audits will be done to esure the IR's are also followed up in the clincal 24 hour follow up tool. 4. The Executive Director is responsible for ensureing RN and RCC follows up with skin issues and ivestigates injures of unknown cause.
- Visit Number
- 1 - RL005829 - Revisit 1
- Visit Date
- 12/22/2025
- Corrected Date
- N/A
- Details
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OAR 411-054-0028 (1-3) Reporting & Investigating Abuse-Other Action (Amended 12/15/21)(1) The facility must have policies and procedures in place to assure the prevention and appropriate response to any incident. In the case of incidents of abuse, suspected abuse, or injury of unknown cause, policies and procedures must follow the requirements outlined below. In the case of incidents that are not abuse or injuries of unknown cause where abuse has been ruled out, the facility must have policies and procedures in place to respond appropriately, which may include such things as re-assessment, monitoring, or medication review. (2) ABUSE REPORTING. Abuse is prohibited. The facility employees, agents and licensee must not permit, aid, or engage in abuse of residents who are under their care. (a) STAFF REPORTING. All facility employees are required to immediately report abuse and suspected abuse to the local SPD office, or the local AAA, the facility administrator, or to the facility administrator's designee. (b) FACILITY REPORTING. The facility administrator, or designee, must immediately notify the local SPD office, or the local AAA, of any incident of abuse or suspected abuse, including events overheard or witnessed by observation. (c) LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. The local law enforcement agency must be called first when the suspected abuse is believed to be a crime (e.g., rape, murder, assault, burglary, kidnapping, theft of controlled substances, etc.). (d) INJURY OF UNKNOWN CAUSE. Physical injury of unknown cause must be reported to the local SPD office, or the local AAA, as suspected abuse, unless an immediate facility investigation reasonably concludes and documents that the physical injury is not the result of abuse. (3) FACILITY INVESTIGATION. In addition to immediately reporting abuse or suspected abuse to SPD, AAA, or the law enforcement agency, the facility must promptly investigate all reports of abuse and suspected abuse and take measures necessary to protect residents and prevent the reoccurrence of abuse. Investigation of suspected abuse must document: (a) Time, date, place and individuals present; (b) Description of the event as reported; (c) Response of staff at the time of the event; (d) Follow-up action; and (e) Administrator's review. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:
C0295: Infection Prevention & Control
- Visit Number
- 1 - RL005829 - Visit
- Visit Date
- 7/31/2025
- Corrected Date
- N/A
- Details
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OAR 411-054-0050(1-5) Infection Prevention & Control (Amended 03/18/2022)(1) Facilities must establish and maintain infection prevention and control protocols to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment. This includes protocols to prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases.(2) Each facility must designate an individual to be the facility ' s "Infection Control Specialist" responsible for carrying out the infection prevention and control protocols and serving as the primary point of contact for the Department regarding disease outbreaks. The Infection Control Specialist must:(a) Be qualified by education, training and experience or certification; and(b) Complete specialized training in infection prevention and control protocols within three months of being designated under this paragraph, unless the designee has received the specialized training within the 24-month period prior to the time of the designation. The Department will describe trainings that will be acceptable to meet the specialized training requirement in rule, by January 1, 2022.(3) Each facility must establish infection prevention and control protocols and have an Infection Control Specialist, trained as required in this rule, by July 1, 2022.(4) Facilities must comply with masking requirements as prescribed in OAR 333-019-1011 or, if applicable, OAR 437-001-0744, to control the spread of COVID-19.(5) Facilities must comply with vaccination requirements for COVID-19 as prescribed in OAR 333-019-1010.Stat. Auth.: ORS 410.070, 443.004, 443.012, 443.450Stats. Implemented: ORS 443.004, 443.400-443.455, 443.991 This Rule is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, it was determined the facility failed to establish and maintain infection prevention and control protocols to provide a safe and sanitary environment. Findings include, but are not limited to: Lunch service was observed on 07/28/25 through 07/30/25. The following was identified: * Staff were observed setting tables with napkins and silverware, serving meals and beverages, touching residents, entering and exiting resident rooms, and removing dirty dishes without changing their gloves or performing hand washing. * Caregiving staff on the first floor were observed serving food without wearing a protective covering over potentially contaminated clothing. * Food delivered from the kitchen was observed uncovered. The need to maintain effective infection prevention and control protocols was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) on 07/31/25. She acknowledged the findings.
- Plan of Correction
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1. Staff education on infection control and proper hand hygiene. This will include hand hygiene through Oregon Care Parters training. Caregiver on 1st floor now have aprons for serving meals. No food will leave kitchen uncovered. Kitchen inservice has been provided 2. Hand sanitizers will be readily available to staff to use between washing hands with soap and water throughout the community. Staff will each get their own hand sanitizers to carry on them. All floors including 1st will have aprons readily available during meal service. Washable aprons will be washed when napkins are after each meal to be ready for next meal. Check list will be put in place to remind kitchen to cover food before leaving kitchen. 3. Audits will be done randomly where staff will be watched during cares and meal times to ensure proper hand hygiene is taking place. Department heads will take turns being on floor 2x a week or more if needed to make sure staff are wearing aprons when serving meals. Regular random audits through observation of food leaving kitchen will e ckecked to make sure food is covered. 4. Executive Director is responsible to ensure department heads do regular audits and are on the floor during cares and meals for hand hygiene. Executive Director is responsible to ensure the Dietary Director is making sure all food is covered before leaving the kitchen.
- Visit Number
- 1 - RL005829 - Revisit 1
- Visit Date
- 12/22/2025
- Corrected Date
- N/A
- Details
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OAR 411-054-0050(1-5) Infection Prevention & Control (Amended 03/18/2022)(1) Facilities must establish and maintain infection prevention and control protocols to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment. This includes protocols to prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases.(2) Each facility must designate an individual to be the facility ' s "Infection Control Specialist" responsible for carrying out the infection prevention and control protocols and serving as the primary point of contact for the Department regarding disease outbreaks. The Infection Control Specialist must:(a) Be qualified by education, training and experience or certification; and(b) Complete specialized training in infection prevention and control protocols within three months of being designated under this paragraph, unless the designee has received the specialized training within the 24-month period prior to the time of the designation. The Department will describe trainings that will be acceptable to meet the specialized training requirement in rule, by January 1, 2022.(3) Each facility must establish infection prevention and control protocols and have an Infection Control Specialist, trained as required in this rule, by July 1, 2022.(4) Facilities must comply with masking requirements as prescribed in OAR 333-019-1011 or, if applicable, OAR 437-001-0744, to control the spread of COVID-19.(5) Facilities must comply with vaccination requirements for COVID-19 as prescribed in OAR 333-019-1010.Stat. Auth.: ORS 410.070, 443.004, 443.012, 443.450Stats. Implemented: ORS 443.004, 443.400-443.455, 443.991 This Rule is not met as evidenced by:
C0372: Training Within 30 Days of Hire – Direct Care Staff
- Visit Number
- 1 - RL005829 - Visit
- Visit Date
- 7/31/2025
- Corrected Date
- N/A
- Details
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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 direct care staff (#s 8 and 13) 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 (Assistant ED) on 07/30/25 and showed the following: * Training records for Staff 8 (CG), hired 06/01/25, and Staff 13 (MT), hired 06/12/25, lacked documented evidence either first aid or abdominal thrust training was 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 07/30/25. They acknowledged the findings.
- Plan of Correction
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1. Staff who did not have first aide or abdominal thrust was given 1 week to do this triaining through oregon care partners. If not done within week they were pulled from floor to complete it. 2. Staff to have their first aide and abdominal thrust before being on the floor working directly with residents. The training through Oregon Care Partners First aide incorporates abdominal thrust. 3. First aide and abdominal thrust certification will be incorporated into the tracking tool managed by Executive Director Assitant and staffing manager. First aide and abdominal thurst will be audited twice a week initially then weekly. 4. The Executive Director assistant will be responsible for monitoring the tracking tool and Executive Director for ensuring compliance.
- Visit Number
- 1 - RL005829 - Revisit 1
- Visit Date
- 12/22/2025
- Corrected Date
- N/A
- Details
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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:
L0370: Staffing Requirements and Training – Pre-service
- Visit Number
- 1 - RL005829 - Visit
- Visit Date
- 7/31/2025
- Corrected Date
- N/A
- Details
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OAR 411-054-0070 (3)(b)(A)(B)(C) 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: (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) 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. The Department-approved LGBTQIA2S+ trainings shall address the elements described in paragraph (6)(b) of this rule. 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 8, 13, and 15) completed the department-approved LGBTQIA2S+ training prior to beginning their job responsibilities and 2 of 3 sampled long term staff (#s 4 and 7) completed the department approved LGBTQIA2S+ training prior to 12/31/24. Findings include, but are not limited to: Refer to Z155.
- Plan of Correction
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1. All staff who did not complete LGBTQIA2S+ had 1 week to complete if not complete they were removed from the schedule until completion of required courses. 2. The systm has been corrected with an updated tracking system that the Executive Director Assistant manages with th ehelp of staffing coordinator. Tracking system is updated as staff complete the class through Oregon Care Partners Training. 3. Executive Director Assistant will check status of completion on Oregon Care Partners 2 times a week initially until LGBTQIA2S+ is met. 4. Executive Director Assistant is responsible for monitoring trainings that are completed through Oregon Care Partners in services for staff. Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring compliance
- Visit Number
- 1 - RL005829 - Revisit 1
- Visit Date
- 12/22/2025
- Corrected Date
- N/A
- Details
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OAR 411-054-0070 (3)(b)(A)(B)(C) 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: (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) 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. The Department-approved LGBTQIA2S+ trainings shall address the elements described in paragraph (6)(b) of this rule. This Rule is not met as evidenced by:
Z0142: Administration Compliance
- Visit Number
- 1 - RL005829 - Visit
- Visit Date
- 7/31/2025
- Corrected Date
- N/A
- Details
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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: C231, C295, and C372.
- Plan of Correction
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1. All staff who did not complete orientation pre inservice training had 72 hours to complete if not complete they were removed from the schedule until completion of required courses. 2. Staff will not be allowed to start training on the floor until they bring proof of completion of the courses needed. A computer will be provided for them to do training in building if they are not able to do it at home. The system has been corrected with an updated tracking system that the Executive Director Assistant manages with the help of staffing coordinator. Tracking system is updated as staff complete the class through Oregon Care Partners Training. 3. Executive Director Assistant will check status of completion on Oregon Care Partners 2 times a week initially, when all training are done then once a week. 4. Executive Director Assistant is responsible for monitoring trainings that are completed through Oregon Care Partners for staff. Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring compliance
- Visit Number
- 1 - RL005829 - Revisit 1
- Visit Date
- 12/22/2025
- Corrected Date
- N/A
- Details
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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:
Z0155: Staff Training Requirements
- Visit Number
- 1 - RL005829 - Visit
- Visit Date
- 7/31/2025
- Corrected Date
- N/A
- Details
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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 newly hired staff (#s 8, 13, and 15) completed all orientation and pre-service and dementia training topics prior to performing any job duties; 2 of 3 newly hired staff (#s 8 and 13) demonstrated competency in all required areas within 30 days of hire; 2 of 3 long term staff (#s 7 and 12) completed the required number of annual in-service training hours; and 2 of 3 long term staff (#s 4 and 7) completed the required LGBTQIA2S+ training. Findings include, but are not limited to: A review of staff training records with Staff 2 (Assistant ED) on 07/30/25 at 10:19 am identified the following: a. There was no documented evidence Staff 8 (CG), Staff 13 (MT), and Staff 15 (Cook), hired 06/01/25, 06/12/25, and 06/19/25, respectively, had completed all orientation, pre-service training topics, and dementia training prior to performing any job duties, including one or more of the following: * Abuse reporting requirements; * Fire safety and emergency procedures; and * Approved LGBTQIA2S+ course. b. There was no documented evidence Staff 8 and Staff 13 had completed all dementia training prior to performing any job duties, including all of the following: * Environmental factors that are important to a resident’s well-being; * Family support and the role the family may have in the care of the resident; * How to recognize behaviors that indicate a change in the resident’s condition and report behaviors that require on-going assessment; * 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 8 and Staff 13 had demonstrated competency in all required areas within 30 days of hire, including the following: * Changes associated with normal aging. d. There was no documented evidence Staff 7 (CG) and Staff 12 (CG), hired 03/19/20 and 05/18/21, respectively, had completed at least 10 hours of annual in-service training related to the provision of care in CBC within their anniversary date of hire. e. There was no documented evidence Staff 4 (CG), hired 06/08/20, and Staff 7 had completed the required LGBTQIA2S+ training. The need to ensure staff training requirements were completed in the specified time frames was discussed with Staff 1 (ED) and Staff 2 on 07/30/25. They acknowledged the findings.
- Plan of Correction
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1. All staff who did not complete orientation training as well as 16 hour continuing education inservices had 72 hours to complete if not complete they were removed from the schedule until completion of required courses. 2. Staff will not be allowed to start training on the floor until they bring proof of completion of the courses needed. A computer will be provided for them to do training in building if they are not able to do it at home. The system has been corrected with an updated tracking system that the Executive Director Assistant manages with the help of staffing coordinator. Tracking system is updated as staff complete the class through Oregon Care Partners Training. 3. Executive Director Assistant will check status of completion on Oregon Care Partners 2 times a week initially until al ltraing requirements are met including 30 day and 1 year requirement. 4. Executive Director Assistant is responsible for monitoring trainings that are completed through Oregon Care Partners for staff. Executive Director will be responsible for ensuring compliance
- Visit Number
- 1 - RL005829 - Revisit 1
- Visit Date
- 12/22/2025
- Corrected Date
- N/A
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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: