Oregon Administrative Rules|Section 411-060-0040 - Consent for Testing

                                                
Current through Register Vol. 60, No. 12, December 1, 2021 
(1) A Facility must obtain consent from a Resident, or their representative, and Facility Staff prior to COVID-19 testing. The Facility shall develop a protocol to obtain consent from Residents and a separate protocol to obtain consent from Facility Staff.
 
(2) Prior to obtaining consent pursuant to section (1) of this section, a Facility shall provide communication to a Resident or their representative, and the Resident family as applicable, regarding upcoming testing. Where possible and feasible, the Facility shall provide this communication at least one week prior to obtaining consent from the Resident.
 
(3) Facilities must ensure that Associated Staffing Providers obtain consent from Associated Staff prior to COVID-19 testing. The Facility shall develop a protocol to document consent for any Associated Staff.
 
(4) Prior to obtaining consent pursuant to section (3) of this section, an Associated Staffing Provider shall provide communication to Associated Staff regarding upcoming testing. Where possible and feasible, the Associated Staffing Provider shall provide this communication at least one week prior to obtaining consent from the Associated Staff.
 
Or. Admin. R. 411-060-0040
APD 54-2020, adopt filed 12/30/2020, effective 1/6/2021
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 441.612, 443.450
 
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.612, 443.450
This section was updated on 1/13/2021 by overlay.