Bill > HB3168

This bill aims to improve safety and staffing in residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by requiring the Department of Human Services to implement enhanced staffing rules for certain high-needs residential settings. Specifically, the bill mandates that agencies providing attendant care services must use improved staff-to-resident ratios when they are receiving an exceptional service rate (a higher payment based on an individual's specific care needs) or when an individual requires a specialized staffing pattern. Additionally, residential training homes and facilities serving high-needs residents must develop and submit a comprehensive staff safety plan to the department, which must address emergency protocols, staff-to-supervisor ratios, and other safety considerations. The bill's provisions will become operative on January 1, 2026, giving the Department of Human Services time to develop and implement the necessary rules and systems, and it will take full effect 91 days after the legislative session adjourns. The goal of these changes is to increase the safety and quality of care for individuals with complex developmental disabilities by ensuring more appropriate staffing and safety measures in residential settings.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3168