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See the 7/18/24 provider alert from SOQ regarding the Providing Inclusive Care training. This is mandatory training for all providers and staff working in a care home. This training is available starting August 1st through Oregon Care Partners and must be completed by December 31st, 2024. 

Frequently-Cited Violations Report

Be sure to review the recent Frequently Cited Violations Report from the State for the first quarter of 2024. This information is important to understand to help you focus on common areas that can be problematic, and to help you avoid violations and improve your compliance. ​

Wildfire Preparedness & Air Quality Safety
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We all know fire is a very destructive force that turns homes and forests alike into ashes. The impact of the loss to fire is devastating to all involved. 

There are currently many active wildfires in Oregon. Wildfires are not only causing damage and destruction, but are causing smoky, unhealthy air quality in many areas of Oregon. Alyssa recently traveled to Central Oregon, and the air was smoky due to the fires around the area. Air quality alerts have recently been issued for for Deschutes, Grant, Harney, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake and Malheur counties. 

Make sure to monitor the air quality around your home and take precautions to maintain safe air quality within your home. Click here to monitor the air quality index (AQI) in your area. 

Additionally, here is some information on how to be prepared for a wildfire:

  • Emergency alerts: Sign up for emergency alerts through your county to get critical information early during events. Click here to sign up for Oregon emergency alerts. 
  • Be prepared to evacuate: If you get an emergency alert to evacuate your home, don’t wait! Make sure you are prepared and have your “go bags” ready. Be sure you have recently updated and reviewed your emergency preparedness plan. 
  • Clear a perimeter around your property: This can slow down the spread of fire and help prevent loss of property. Create a defensible space! Read more about how defensible space works. 

Pay attention to where the wildfires are in Oregon. Don’t just wait to smell the smoke, be ready in advance. Check out the FEMA Wildfire Hazard Overview Dashboard for additional information.

Online EQC Course - Ready when you are
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Are you looking to start a care home or become an administrator or resident manager, and you want to take an Ensuring Quality Care (EQC) course that allows you to learn around your own schedule? Check out our Online EQC Course.

Follow the steps below to get started, or visit OnlineEQC.com​:

STEP #1: Complete the Online EQC Interest form (see below for link)

STEP #2: After you complete the form above, you will be directed to a site to register for one of our required Online EQC Success Webinars. 

At the Online EQC Success Webinar, you'll learn about course expectations and how to register and start the course.​​

What our students are saying: 

"You guys are really amazing. I'm very grateful to have been able to take both courses at my own pace."
- Online EQC Student
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