OAR 411-003-0020. Training Verification Requirements

(1) Employers are required to provide verification that caregivers have completed all components required for each caregiver in the form and method specified by the Department, including but not limited to: (a) Type of training as required by their specific administrative rule. (b) Certification requirements that have been met through training. (c) Completion date or expected completion date if training is in-progress. (d) Employer attestation of completed training. (e) End date or expiration date of the training credential. (f) End date or expiration date of the caregiver’s background check status. (2) Employers are required to submit verification of training as follows: (a) For initial orientation and training, by the next nearest quarterly report after training completion. (b) Providers will need to submit verification to the Department at least quarterly for training or continuing education completed during the quarter. (c) Employers are responsible for verifying certification of caregivers whom they employ who have completed training in another setting using the application and process specified by the Department, (d) For employees with multiple employers, each employer must submit the required information to the Department. (3) The Employer must notify the Department of any caregivers whose credentials have been suspended or revoked within 14 calendar days of the caregiver’s suspension or revocation. If the Employer misses the 14 calendar days window, the employer must notify the Department immediately upon discovery of the missed notification. (4) The Employer must notify the Department within 3 business days of any employee who is substantiated for abuse. The Department may remove the individual from the Registry at the discretion of the Department based on the severity of the abuse. (5) If an employee who is substantiated for abuse has left employment, the Department may remove the individual from the Registry at the discretion of the Department based on the severity of the abuse. (6) If the employer is unable to submit the request/data as required in these administrative rules in a timely fashion, they must notify the Department with an estimated submission time.. (7) An employer must notify the Department upon a Change of Ownership and submit the current caregiver information within 14 days of the change.