Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 443 § 443.720 — Findings of Legislative Assembly

Findings of Legislative Assembly. (1) The Legislative Assembly finds that: (a) Adult foster homes provide needed care and services to thousands of Oregonians who are elderly or have disabilities and who might otherwise be institutionalized; (b) The protection of the health, safety and well-being of the residents of adult foster homes is an important function of the licensing agency; and (c) Consistent interpretation, application and enforcement of regulatory standards is necessary and desirable for the protection of adult foster home residents. (2) It is legislative intent that: (a) The licensing agency provide training and guidelines for employees assigned to licensing and enforcement to encourage consistency; and (b) The licensing agency take vigorous action to ensure that inspections and investigations are carried out as required by law. [1995 c.667 §7; 2007 c.70 §251; 2009 c.595 §791b]