Or. Admin. Code § 411-048-0250

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 411-048-0250 - Variances

(1) The Department may grant a variance to these rules. Implementation of a variance may not occur without the Department's written approval.

(2) A request for a variance to these rules must include but not be limited to the following standards:

(a) A written request must be provided to central office Department management for prior approval. The variance request must include;

(A) Local office management support for the variance request;

(B) A description of the benefit to the individual served by the Department that may occur as result of the variance; and

(C) Details regarding the specific rule for which the variance may be granted, the rationale for why the variance is needed, the proposed duration of the variance, identification of alternatives (including rule compliance), and costs of the variance if any.

(b) The variance may not impact compliance with any rules other than these rules for long term care community nursing services in OAR chapter 411, division 048.

(c) The variance may not result in noncompliance with the Department's provider enrollment standards.

Or. Admin. Code § 411-048-0250

SPD 8-2013, f. & cert. ef. 4-15-13; APD 18-2023, amend filed 10/13/2023, effective 11/1/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 410.070

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 410.070