Or. Admin. Code § 411-325-0185

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 411-325-0185 - Emergency Information

(1) A provider must maintain emergency information for each individual receiving services from the home in addition to the individual summary sheet described in OAR 411-325-0180.

(2) The emergency information must be kept current and must include:

(a) The name of the individual;

(b) The name, address, and telephone number of the provider;

(c) The address and telephone number of the home where the individual lives;

(d) The physical description of the individual, which may include a picture and the date the picture was taken, and identification of:

(A) The race, gender, height, weight range, hair, and eye color of the individual; and

(B) Any other identifying characteristics that may assist in identifying the individual if the need arises, such as marks or scars, tattoos, or body piercings.

(e) Information on the abilities and characteristics of the individual including:

(A) How the individual communicates;

(B) The language the individual uses or understands;

(C) The ability of the individual to know and take care of bodily functions; and

(D) Any additional information that may assist a person not familiar with the individual to understand what the individual may do for him or herself.

(f) The health support needs of the individual, including:

(A) Diagnosis;

(B) Allergies or adverse drug reactions;

(C) Health issues that a person needs to know when taking care of the individual;

(D) Special dietary or nutritional needs, such as requirements around the textures or consistency of foods and fluids;

(E) Food or fluid limitations due to allergies, diagnosis, or medications the individual is taking that may be an aspiration risk or other risk for the individual;

(F) Additional special requirements the individual has related to eating or drinking, such as special positional needs or a specific way foods or fluids are given to the individual;

(G) Physical limitations that may affect the ability of the individual to communicate, respond to instructions, or follow directions; and

(H) Specialized equipment needed for mobility, positioning, or other health-related needs.

(g) The emotional and behavioral support needs of the individual, including:

(A) Mental health or behavioral diagnosis and the behaviors displayed by the individual; and

(B) Approaches to use when dealing with the individual to minimize emotional and physical outbursts.

(h) Any court ordered or legal representative authorized contacts or limitations;

(i) The supervision requirements of the individual and why; and

(j) Any additional pertinent information the provider has that may assist in the care and support of the individual if a natural or man-made disaster occurs.

Or. Admin. Code § 411-325-0185

SPD 11-2008, f. & cert. ef. 9-11-08; SPD 58-2013, f. 12-27-13, cert. ef. 12-28-13; APD 42-2014, f. 12-26-14, cert. ef. 12/28/2014

Stat. Auth.: ORS 409.050, 443.450, 443.455

Stats. Implemented: ORS 443.400 - 443.455