Or. Admin. Code § 309-020-0105

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 309-020-0105 - Definitions

(1) "Culturally and linguistically responsive services" means the provision of effective, equitable, understandable, and respectful quality care and services that are responsive to diverse cultural beliefs and practices, preferred languages, health literacy, and other communication needs.

(2) "Culturally and linguistically specific services" means provision of culturally and linguistically responsive services (defined in section (1) of this rule set) designed for and delivered to a specific population by a provider who shares the culture, language, or identity with the individual seeking services. Culturally and linguistically specific services are grounded in the cultural values of minoritized communities to elevate their voices and experiences, with the aim of enhancing emotional safety, belonging, and a shared collective cultural experience for healing and recovery of the community served.

(3) "Gender-affirming and responsive services" means services that holistically attends to but is not limited to transgender, gender-nonconforming, non-binary, Two Spirit and intersex people's physical, mental, and social health needs and well-being while respectfully affirming their gender identity. Gender affirming care is sensitive and responsive to an individual's gender identities and expressions. Gender affirming care complies with non-discrimination laws.

(4) "LGBTQIA2S+ affirming and inclusive services" means services that proactively create an environment that intentionally and purposefully supports members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community. LGBTQIA2S+ community members are treated with respect, dignity and have equitable access to services, supports, and opportunities in a manner that sustains their whole selves.

(5) "Peer respite services" means voluntary, non-clinical, short-term residential peer support as defined in ORS 430.275.

(6) "Peer-run organization" means a community-based organization as defined in ORS 430.275.

(7) "Peer support" means assistance as defined in ORS 430.275.

(8) "Recovery principles" means a set of principles and values that are holistic, strengths-based, mutually supportive, respectful, individualized and person-directed, and that support self-direction, empowerment, responsibility, and hope for people.

(9) "Trauma-informed practices" means strengths-based practices that seek to understand trauma and how it impacts people's lives. Trauma-informed practices emphasize physical, psychological, and emotional safety for everyone and support people in having choice and control of their own lives.

Or. Admin. Code § 309-020-0105

BHS 15-2022, temporary adopt filed 08/08/2022, effective 8/8/2022 through 2/3/2023; BHS 2-2023, adopt filed 01/11/2023, effective 1/12/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 430.275 & HB 2980 (2021)

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 430.275