Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 309 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, HEALTH SYSTEMS DIVISION: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Division 23 - PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY SERVICES
Section 309-023-0160 - Staffing Requirements

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 309-023-0160

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) An adequate number of clinical staff and on-site peer support specialists shall be available and specifically trained in psychiatric emergency services.

(2) A licensed psychiatrist shall be available to meet with patients as needed at any time and on site no less than 12 hours each day to assess individuals and initiate the development of a crisis stabilization plan and oversee patient care.

(3) At a minimum, one registered nurse, and one licensed mental health professional shall be on-site 24/7, and shall be dedicated to providing psychiatric emergency services to individuals in crisis.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042

Stats. Implemented: ORS 413.042

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