Required findings for investigation conducted under ORS 419B.020
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(1) an investigation conducted under 419B.020 (duty of dhs or law enforcement agency receiving report) must conclude in one of the following findings:
(2) all investigations conducted under 419B.020 (duty of dhs or law enforcement agency receiving report) must be conducted in accordance with 419B.005 (Definitions) to 419B.050 (Authority of health care provider to disclose information) and result in the findings described in paragraph (1) until all of the following criteria have been met:
(a) the child welfare workload model for DHS is staffed at 95% or greater;
(b) a centralized, statewide child abuse hotline has been established and in operation for at least six (6) consecutive months
(c) DHS has completed investigations within timelines mandated by law and rule at least 90% of the time for at least six (6) consecutive months
(d) DHS has conducted in-person contacts with children who are the subject of reports of child abuse, as mandated by law and rule, in at least 90& of the reports of child abuse for at least six (6) consecutive months AND
(e) the reabuse rate for children in this state is below the national average
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