2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Public Health, Housing, Environment
Chapter 443 - Residential Care; Adult Foster Homes; Hospice Programs
Section 443.001 - Quality Care Fund; rules.

The Quality Care Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Quality Care Fund shall be credited to the Quality Care Fund. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Human Services and the Oregon Health Authority for training, technical assistance, quality improvement initiatives and licensing activities to ensure that high standards for quality of care are met in accordance with rules adopted with respect to:

(1) A long term care facility as defined in ORS 442.015;

(2) A residential facility as defined in ORS 443.400, including but not limited to an assisted living facility; and

(3) An adult foster home as defined in ORS 443.705. [2009 c.837 §1; 2009 c.828 §78]

Note: 443.001 to 443.004 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 443 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: Section 36, chapter 722, Oregon Laws 2013, provides:

Sec. 36. Notwithstanding ORS 443.001, for the biennium beginning July 1, 2013, the Department of Human Services may spend moneys in the Quality Care Fund for program operating expenses of the department related to:

(1) Long term care facilities as defined in ORS 442.015;

(2) Residential facilities as defined in ORS 443.400, including but not limited to assisted living facilities; and

(3) Adult foster homes as defined in ORS 443.705. [2013 c.722 §36]