Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 124 - HEALTH SERVICES (AIC)
Section 291-124-0016 - Delivery of AIC Healthcare

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-124-0016

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) The Health Services Assistant Director is responsible for directing AIC healthcare services in the Department of Corrections. These activities include:

(a) Developing standards for the organization, coordination and delivery of AIC healthcare;

(b) Ensuring the organization and delivery of AIC healthcare meets established standards; and

(c) Ensuring the operation of all areas of AIC healthcare, including medical, dental, mental health care and pharmacy services comply with appropriate professional standards, statutory requirements, and administrative rules and policies of the department.

(2) The Health Services Chief of Medicine is responsible for professional oversight of clinical healthcare providers.

(a) The Health Services Chief of Medicine has authority for all decisions requiring medical judgment and directly affecting outcomes of clinical practice.

(b) The Health Services Chief of Medicine shall appoint a chief medical officer to provide oversight for professional clinical services to AICs for each Department of Corrections facility.

(3) The Pharmacy and Stores administrator is responsible for the overall organization and delivery of Pharmacy services.

(4) The Behavioral Health Services administrator is responsible for the overall organization and delivery of mental health services to AICs.

(5) The Chief Psychiatrist shall have clinical oversight of the professional services of behavioral health prescribers.

(6) The Medical Services Administrator is responsible for the overall organization and delivery of institutional clinical care.

(7) The administrator for Business Operations is responsible for the overall organization and coordination of business functions, including fiscal management and organizational development.

(8) The Dental Program director, a licensed dentist, is responsible for the overall organization, delivery, and professional oversight of dental services.

(9) Health Services administration shall appoint a Medical Services manager to organize and coordinate delivery of healthcare services to AICs for each Department of Corrections facility.

(10) AICs are prohibited from performing any healthcare duties reserved for licensed or certified health professionals. AICs may be assigned to assist other AICs with activities of daily living as are commonly done in the community by family or friends.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

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