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Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) Requirements

Annual Training Requirements

Each year, the provider, resident manager, and substitute caregiver of an Adult Foster Home must complete at least 12 hours of training directly related to the care and services for persons with mental illness.

Training must be documented in the provider, resident manager, and substitute caregiver's training records.

This training is in addition to any orientation which is attended by applicants prior to licensing, and includes but is not limited to:

  • Understanding and Recognizing Severe and Persistent Mental Illness
  • Mandatory Abuse Reporting
  • Medication Management, Dispensing, and Documentation
  • Incident Report Writing
  • Resident Rights
  • Adult Foster Home Emergency Planning
  • Fire Safety
  • Complaints and Grievances

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If you are interested in placement at an AFH, please contact your local community mental health program. For more information on licensing, please contact an AFH compliance specialist: