Extreme Heat Advisory

We're experiencing record high temperatures. Be sure to read the August 14th provider alert regarding tips and resources for staying cool and preparing for possible power outages.

Listeria Outbreak

Be sure to see today's provider alert regarding a Listeria outbreak associated with soft serve ice cream.

Update on Clackamas County Application Processing

Clackamas County is now accepting applications via a waitlist system. Applicants must have their applications completed before adding their name to the waitlist. This waitlist applies to Clackamas County only. At this time, all other counties are processing applications as usual. 

If you're doing any remodeling or additions to your home, you'll want to protect your property and make sure any new construction or remodeling has been completed and inspected at every step of the process by your local building department. 

It's important to understand that applying for a permit is different than completing a permitted project. We often see situations where people produce a permit application and number, but have not received what is called a finaled permit.

You'll want to make sure you understand the steps in the permitting process and verify any required permits have been finaled to avoid any issues with your licensing process. Licensing will check to verify that rooms added to a care home were added under permit.  

There are several, important steps involved in getting a permit and finalizing the project:

1. Apply for a permit through your local building department: This may be the city or county, and in some cases both depending on the work being done. Most work requires a permit. There are few exceptions for structural work that does not require permits. There are almost no exceptions to electrical or plumbing work. 
2. Submit plans and construction documents for review by the building department: The construction documents may be required to be designed by an architect or an engineer. Minor work may not require plan review, but may still require permits and the work to be completed by a licensed professional. 
3. Work can begin on the project: Once the construction documents have been reviewed, approved, and issued by the building department, the work on the construction project can begin. 
4. Call for inspections: During construction of the work permitted, there are several required inspections that must be performed by the building inspector. Work shall not continue past these points until the inspection has been completed and approved. It is the duty of the holder of the building permit or their duly authorized agent to notify the building official when work is ready for inspection.
5. Receive a certificate of occupancy: This will occur only after all inspections have been completed, all work has been done, and the building department has approved the final inspections for all work done. This includes electrical, mechanical, plumbing and structural inspections. 

Once these processes have been completed, you can be assured that the work done on your care home is complete and approved. 

Resources:

Listen to our past podcast episode with Isaac Elting McGuire​, advisor to the team on building codes and permits: Construction, Codes, & Your Care Home.

Individual Option EQC Course

Our Individual Option EQC Course is flexible and available at any time. We offer both EQC Essentials only and the complete course. Follow the steps below. After you attend the interest/preparation session, you will receive the link to register for the course:

Step #1: Complete the INDIVIDUAL OPTION INTEREST FORM
Step #2: Register for one of our upcoming EQC preparation sessions:​​​​ ​

• Wed., 8/16/23, 12:00-1:00pm

• Tues., 8/22/23, 12:00-1:00pm

• Thurs., 8/24/23, 4:30-5:30pm​​