Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 309 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH SYSTEMS DIVISION: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Division 106 - VISITATION OF PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS IN STATE INSTITUTIONS
Section 309-106-0015 - OSH Review of Visitor Applications

(1) All visitors are required to apply for visitation prior to visiting a patient as set out in OSH Policy, available at OSH's website for Policies and Procedures, except the following persons:

(2) OSH must approve the visitor's application for a visitor to be allowed to visit with a patient. A visitor or patient may request review of OSH's decision pursuant to OSH Policy 8.026.

(3) The patient's treating physician or nurse practitioner or treatment team may restrict a particular visitor from visiting a patient for their mental and physical health by documenting it in the patient's treatment care plan. Specific reasons for the restriction must be clearly stated with supporting documentation, as available.

(4) The patient's treating physician or nurse practitioner or treatment team may restrict a particular visit where the visit may be detrimental to the mental or physical health of the patient or pose a safety or security risk to others by documenting it in a progress note. Specific reasons for the restriction must be clearly stated with supporting documentation, as available.

(5) OSH shall notify the patient in writing of a restriction under sections (2) or (3) of this rule within 24 hours of imposing the restriction, unless notification within this time period would be detrimental to the patient's mental or physical health, which must be documented in the patient's chart. If notification is delayed under this section, notification will be provided as soon as is reasonable. The notification must state the reasons and duration of the restriction and explain to the patient how they may challenge the decision.

(6) A physician or nurse practitioner shall review decisions to restrict a visitor under section (2) of this rule and may renew the restriction at least monthly. Restrictions will expire in one month from the date of the decision, unless renewed.

(7) OSH may set additional restrictions to visitors as provided in OAR chapter 943 division 12.

(8) A patient or their representative may contest any restrictions placed on visitors or application of these rules as provided in OAR chapter 309, division 118.