Department of Human Services
Aging and People with Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities - Chapter 411
Division 62
LONG TERM CARE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
411-062-0010
Definitions
(1) “Air Quality and HVAC Improvement” means systems, system improvements, or equipment that reduce air pollutants, prevent or control the spread of infectious disease, and regulate temperature in indoor spaces including air conditioning.
(2) “Emergency System Sources” mean for the purposes of this rule, a backup power source, which need not be installed or integrated into a facility’s infrastructure, that the provider may use during a power outage for the purpose of operating critical systems and appliances including refrigeration, portable heating and cooling devices necessary to preserve medications, supplies, or other equipment critical to a resident’s care or immediate safety on a temporary basis. Upgrading fire suppression systems is included in this rule. Licensed facilities are subject to all applicable state and federal licensing standards, i.e., Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.
(3) “Long-Term Care Facility” means:
(a) An Assisted Living Facility licensed under rules contained in Oregon Administrative Rule chapter 411, division 054; or
(b) A Residential Care Facility licensed under rules contained in Oregon Administrative Rule chapter 411, division 054; or
(c) A Nursing Facility licensed by the Department pursuant to Oregon Administrative Rule chapter 411, divisions 085 to 089.
(4) “Infectious Disease Prevention Strategies” means infection control devices or equipment, including technological upgrades that support infection prevention and control.
(5) “Room configurations” means development of negative pressure isolation rooms that prevent the spread of viruses. This may include site-level construction or remodel of resident rooms to reduce per room bed capacity and reduce the spread of infectious diseases.
(6) “Technology and Telehealth” means electronic or virtual means or methods, including but not limited to computer technology, web or internet access, social media, videoconferencing or other technological means or methods to improve resident social isolation and allow for the provision of virtual health care.
(7) “Project” means an effort to promote emergency preparedness, air quality, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, infectious disease prevention, and technology to support virtual visitation for which a grant is sought pursuant to these rules.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 410.070
History:
APD 3-2022, adopt filed 01/27/2022, effective 02/01/2022
APD 50-2021, temporary adopt filed 11/29/2021, effective 11/29/2021 through 03/05/2022
APD 33-2021, temporary adopt filed 09/03/2021, effective 09/07/2021 through 03/05/2022