1.6.1 CATEGORY ONE: IN-HOME AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES Applicable OAR have been reviewed and the following service definitions and provisions will apply to this RFPQ and the services contract which results from the follow-on allocation process. These definitions are specific to clients who receive OPI, OPI-Exp and FCSP services through Multnomah County ADVSD. Proposers must demonstrate a proven ability to deliver the required services according to the requirements of current Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR), including: ● Criminal Records and Abuse Check (OAR 407-007-0200 through 0370); ● In-Home Services (OAR 411-030-0002 through 0090); ● In-Home Care Agencies (OAR 333-536-0000 through 0044); ● Oregon Project Independence (OAR 411-032-000 through 0044); ● Oregon State Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act (Oregon Revised Statutes, Chapter 678.010 through 678.445); ● Oregon State Board of Nursing (OAR 851-045-0030 through 851-045-0100); ● Aging and Disability Services Division In-Home Services Policy; and ● Aging and Disability Services Division Serving Diverse Populations. HOME CARE SERVICES Definition Home Care Services consist of home care tasks for eligible clients who might not otherwise be able to remain at home due to instability in physical, mental or cognitive functioning and health. These services may be provided with direction or supervision of the client. Home Care Services include but are not limited to: ● Meal and/or snack preparation under client’s direction when not related to special dietary or nutritional problems;. ● As requested, scheduling medical appointments, arranging for transportation and/or escorting clients to medical appointments on public transportation, TriMet Lift or cab services; (note: supplier staff are not permitted to drive clients in any vehicle) ● Shopping for groceries and/or medications from a list prepared by the client on a limited basis; and only when the Case Manager authorizes shopping (Note: Contractor and/or agency staff are not permitted to drive clients in any vehicle). ● Laundry; ● Home care tasks, including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping the floors and dusting for sanitation and safety; ● As requested, making transportation arrangements and escorting clients to medical appointments on public transportation, cab or TriMet Lift (Contractor and/or agency staff are not permitted to drive clients in any vehicle); ● Assisting with self-administered medications; opening and properly sealing medication containers when necessary; and ● Assisting clients with activities related to basic personal hygiene care, but not actually performing the task for them. Tasks include, but are not limited to, help with stand-by assistance with bathing, dressing and undressing, oral hygiene, shampooing, hair grooming, shaving, healthy skin care, and toileting. Assistance with basic personal hygiene may also include cleaning and filing fingernails and foot care (not including nail clipping).
