Oregon EVV software for home care agencies

The state of Oregon offers multiple advantages that appeal to older adults, including world-class care services. Additionally, Oregon is tax-friendly for senior citizens, and there are no taxes on Social Security benefits. To continue attracting senior residents, the state lays some regulations to meet the changing home care landscape and provide quality care.

• Caregivers in Oregon shall receive a minimum of six hours of education related to caregiver duties a year. One additional hour of education is required annually if the caregiver provides medication administration to the client.
• Caregiver pay in Oregon varies between $8.00 to $14.00 per hour. However, the pay depends on the benefits offered with the hourly pay.
• Oregon has passed the “Ban the Box” law to eliminate criminal background checks.
• Under the Oregon Sick Time Law (OSTL), eligible home care workers are entitled to 40 hours of sick and safe time each year.
• Oregon requires departing workers to be compensated for accrued but unused vacation time at the final pay rate.
• There is a fair pay frequency in Oregon where home care workers must be paid every 35 days on regularly scheduled paydays.

Oregon is a progressive state and has been a pacesetter in terms of caregiver-friendly legislation to help provide quality home care for seniors. Oregon home care agencies must use home care management software to ensure that their scheduling, billing, payroll, and training requirements are met.

See how CareSmartz360 helps meet Oregon's strict laws & regulations!