Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 64 - INFORMED CONSENT TO TREATMENT WITH PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATION
Section 291-064-0010 - Authority, Purpose and Policy

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-064-0010

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024

(1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, 423.075 and 430.021.

(2) Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to establish Department of Corrections policy and procedures for the administration of psychotropic medications to inmates in Department of Corrections facilities.

(3) Policy: When psychotropic medications are recommended for treatment of mental disorders, the prescribing practitioner will attempt to obtain the inmate's informed consent. In all situations involving involuntary medication, the principles of good professional practice will prevail. For involuntary medication to be approved, it must be demonstrated that the inmate has a mental disorder and as a result of that disorder there exists a likelihood of serious harm to the inmate, others or property; or the inmate is gravely disabled, and that the treatment is in the inmate's medical interest.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 179.040, ORS 423.020, ORS 423.030, ORS 423.075 & ORS 430.021

Stats. Implemented: ORS 179.040, ORS 423.020, ORS 423.030, ORS 423.075 & ORS 430.021

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