Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 71 - THERAPEUTIC RESTRAINTS (USE OF)
Section 291-071-0040 - Authorization
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Therapeutic restraint shall be applied only upon the verbal or written order of a physician. In the absence of a physician, a registered nurse may authorize application of therapeutic restraint for a period not to exceed one hour. The nurse shall document the specific behavior which required application of therapeutic restraint in the inmate's clinical record.
(2) A physician shall personally assess the inmate prior to or within three hours following application of therapeutic restraint to assess the inmate and evaluate the appropriateness of the use of therapeutic restraint.
(3) Any evaluation of the appropriateness of the use of therapeutic restraint by a nurse and/or physician shall include consideration of the following:
(4) The physician shall document the following in the inmate's clinical record:
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