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Facility, Planning & Safety
DHS-Public Health Division
The Perry House

880 Winter Street, NE
Salem, Oregon 97301

Phone: (503) 373-7201
Fax: (503) 373-0313

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday thru Friday

Mike McDermott
Health Facilities Consultant
E-Mail: Michael.K.McDermott@state.or.us

Diana J. Shill
Administrative Assistant
E-Mail: Diana.J.Shill@state.or.us

Pam Triplett

Health Facilities Consultant

E-Mail: Pamela.R.Triplett@state.or.us

 

Marcy E. Renfrow
Health Facilities Consultant
E-Mail:  Marcy.E.Renfrow@state.or.us

 

New Rules Effective 10/1/09

Code Review and Project Site Inspections
Facilities Planning and Safety does Oregon Administrative Rules Code Review and Project Site Inspections for:
  1. DHS Health Care Licensing & Certification which includes the following types of facilities:
    • Hospitals
    • Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (ASF)
    • Birthing Centers
    • Outpatient Renal Dialysis Facilities
  2. DHS Seniors & People with Disabilities, Office of Licensing and Certification which includes the following types of facilities:
    • Assisted Living Facilities (ALF)
    • Residential Care Facilities (RCF)
    • Alzheimer Endorsements
    • Nursing Homes

Plan Review Process
In conjunction with the Oregon Department of State Police, Office of State Fire Marshal, Facilities Planning and Safety also assists in the Plan Review Process for NFPA Standards. For additional information on the Project Review by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, contact (503) 373-1540, ext. 257.

In addition to plan reviews, Facilities Planning and Safety also conducts on-site inspections for code compliance at the completion of each project.     

 

Plan Review Requirements           333-675-000

  • Construction Project Guide
    Each year Facilities Planning and Safety publishes the "Construction Project Guide". This guide identifies DHS Service Agencies, Facility Licensing Classifications and Licensing Rules. The guide also contains a detailed outline of the plan submittal, fee schedule and site review process.

    Construction Project Guidebook 2009 (pdf)
Project Licenses 
License applicants should contact the following locations to secure the proper project license:

 

Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR)

These rules have been updated.  New links will be available after November 1st.  Please see revised rules in .pdf posted in "New Rules Effective October 1, 2009" section above.

 

Hospitals 333-535-0010
Ambulatory Surgery Facilities 333-076-0185
Birthing Centers 333-076-0470
Outpatient Renal Dialysis Centers 333-700-0120
Assisted Living Facilities 411-054-0300
Residential Care Facilities 411-054-0200
Alzheimers Endorse Facilities 411-057-0040
Nursing Home Facilities 411-087-0100
OAR Tables
The following tables are available by clicking the links. Please contact Facilities Planning and Safety for more information: (503) 373-7201.
HOSPITALS:
Table 1 (OAR 333-535-0270) Sound transmission limitations in General Hospitals.
Table 2 (OAR 333-535-0300)  Ventilation requirements for Hospital areas affecting patient care.
Table 3 (OAR 333-535 0300) Filter efficiencies for ventilation and air condition systems in General Hospitals.
Table 4 (OAR 333-535-0300) Hot water use (design temperature).
Table 5 (OAR 333-535-0300) Station outlets for oxygen, vacuum and medical air systems.
Table 6 (OAR 333-535-0310) Electrical Requirements
AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTERS:
Table 1 (OAR 333-076-0185) Ventilation requirements for Ambulatory Surgical Centers.
NURSING HOMES:
Table 87-1  Sound transmission limitations in Nursing Facilities.
Table 87-2  Pressure relationships and ventilation in Nursing Facilities.
Table 87-3  Filter efficiencies for central ventilation and air condition systems in Nursing Facilities.
Table 87-4  Nursing Facility lighting intensity.

 

FEE SCHEDULE:

* New Fee Schedule adopted as of January 1, 2009
Table 1 (OAR 333-675-0050) 

Standard Project Review fees and PR-1 Form.
 

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