Oregon Revised Statutes Public Health and Safety § 441.995

(1) In adopting criteria for establishing the amount of civil penalties for violations of ORS 441.630 to 441.680, the Department of Human Services shall consider:

(2) The department may impose a civil penalty for abuse in accordance with rules adopted under ORS 441.637 (1).

(3) If the department finds the facility is responsible for abuse and if the abuse resulted in a resident's death or serious injury, the department shall impose a civil penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each violation, or as otherwise required by federal law or ORS 441.715 (1)(c), 443.455 or 443.775.

(4) Nothing in ORS 441.637 and this section is intended to expand, replace or supersede the department's authority to impose civil penalties pursuant to ORS 441.710 or 441.715 for violations that do not constitute abuse.

(5) Facilities assessed civil penalties under this section are entitled to a contested case hearing under ORS chapter 183.