(1) The licensing agency staff shall be permitted access to enter and inspect all licensed adult foster homes. The licensing agency shall be permitted access to enter and inspect any unlicensed adult foster home upon the receipt of an oral or written complaint, or in case the agency itself has cause to believe that an adult foster home is operating without a license or there exists a threat to the health, safety or welfare of any resident. The licensing agency staff shall be permitted access to the residents of adult foster homes in order to interview residents privately and to inspect residents’ records.

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 443.755

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(2) The state or local fire inspectors shall be permitted access to enter and inspect adult foster homes regarding fire safety upon request of the licensing agency.

(3)(a) The licensing agency shall provide to each licensed adult foster home in the state in writing in clear concise language readily comprehensible by the average person a copy of the inspection report of the most recent inspection of that home conducted by the agency.

(b) The provider shall post the inspection report in the entry or equally prominent place and shall, upon request, provide a copy of the information to each resident of, or person applying for admission to, the home, or the legal representative, guardian or conservator of the resident or applicant. [1983 c.629 § 6; 1985 c.663 § 6; 1991 c.960 § 6; 2009 c.595 § 791k]

 

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