Oregon Revised Statutes Public Health and Safety § 443.720

(a) Adult foster homes provide needed care and services to thousands of Oregonians who are elderly or have disabilities and who might otherwise be institutionalized;

(b) The protection of the health, safety and well-being of the residents of adult foster homes is an important function of the licensing agency; and

(c) Consistent interpretation, application and enforcement of regulatory standards is necessary and desirable for the protection of adult foster home residents.

(a) The licensing agency provide training and guidelines for employees assigned to licensing and enforcement to encourage consistency; and

(b) The licensing agency take vigorous action to ensure that inspections and investigations are carried out as required by law.