Acuity-Based Staffing Tool (ABST) definition
Acuity-Based Staffing Tool (ABST) means the tool described in ORS 443.432 or an acuity-based staffing tool adopted by a facility that meets requirements established by the Department in OAR 411-054-005037. An ABST is used by a facility to assess the acuity of each resident and determine the amount of staff time necessary to meet the 24-hour scheduled and unscheduled needs of each resident. Facilities may choose to use the toolABST established by the Department, the ODHS ABST, or use another acuity-based staffing tool.¶
Acuity-Based Staffing Tool (ABST) means the tool described in ORS