Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 71 - THERAPEUTIC RESTRAINTS (USE OF)
Section 291-071-0010 - Authority, Purpose and Policy
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-071-0010
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 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
(2) Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to provide guidance and direction to staff responsible to assess, administer and evaluate the use of therapeutic restraints for medical or mental health treatment.
(3) Policy:
(a) It is the policy of the Department of
Corrections to authorize the use of therapeutic restraints in the uses
specified in this rule. In those circumstances where therapeutic restraints are
authorized, the type, the amount and manner are further specified within this
rule;
(b) The use of therapeutic
restraints is authorized by the Director through the verbal or written order of
a physician.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 179.040, ORS 423.020, ORS 423.030 & ORS 423.075
Stats. Implemented: ORS 179.040, ORS 423.020, ORS 423.030 & ORS 423.075
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