Or. Rev. Stat. § 443.887 (2026)

      443.887 Definitions. As used in this section and ORS 443.886 and 443.889:

      (1) “Acuity-based staffing tool” means the acuity-based staffing tool described in ORS 443.432 or an acuity-based staffing tool adopted by a facility that meets requirements established by the Department of Human Services by rule.

      (2) “Endorsed memory care community” means a special care unit in a designated, separated area for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia that is locked or secured to prevent or limit access by a resident outside the designated or separated area.

      (3) “Facility” means a residential care facility as defined in ORS 443.400. [2021 c.588 §1]

      Note: 443.887 and 443.889 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 443 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

      443.888 [1999 c.476 §4; 2005 c.688 §6; renumbered 443.895 in 2021]