Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 309 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH SYSTEMS DIVISION: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Division 102 - HANDLING PATIENT MAIL IN STATE INSTITUTIONS
Section 309-102-0150 - Notice to Patients and OSH Staff

(1) Upon admission to OSH, patients must be informed of their rights under these rules, both verbally and in writing, and will be provided instructions on how to obtain a copy of these rules. Information about these rules must also be prominently displayed in areas frequented by patients.

(2) OSH staff must be notified in writing at the commencement of their employment, or for existing OSH staff, within a reasonable time of the effective date of these rules, of the rights, policies, and procedures set forth in these rules. OSH staff must review the rules, policies, procedures, and updates annually.

(3) Violation of these rules and any related OSH policies or procedures by OSH staff may constitute cause for disciplinary action.

(4) The patient may contest the application of these rules under OSH's grievance and review process in OAR chapter 309, division 118.