Section 443.720 - Findings of Legislative Assembly(1) The Legislative Assembly finds that: (a) Adult foster homes provide needed care and services to thousands of Oregonians who are elderly or have disabilities and who might otherwise be institutionalized;(b) The protection of the health, safety and well-being of the residents of adult foster homes is an important function of the licensing agency; and(c) Consistent interpretation, application and enforcement of regulatory standards is necessary and desirable for the protection of adult foster home residents.(2) It is legislative intent that: (a) The licensing agency provide training and guidelines for employees assigned to licensing and enforcement to encourage consistency; and(b) The licensing agency take vigorous action to ensure that inspections and investigations are carried out as required by law. 1995 c.667 §7; 2007 c. 70, § 251; 2009 c. 595, § 791b