Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 419 - OFFICE OF TRAINING, INVESTIGATIONS AND SAFETY
Division 120 - PATIENT ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS AT THE OREGON STATE HOSPITALS
Section 419-120-0030 - Initial Action on Complaints of Alleged Abuse

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 419-120-0030

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

(1) State hospital staff are required to immediately report alleged abuse of patients to:

(a) The Department's OTIS either by phone or in writing; and

(b) The OSH Superintendent or their designee.

(2) Upon receiving a complaint alleging abuse, OTIS shall document the reported information required by ORS 430.743 and any additional information reported. OTIS shall attempt to elicit the following information from the reporter:

(a) The name, age and present location of the allegedly abused adult or patient;

(b) The names and addresses of the persons responsible for the adult's care;

(c) The nature and extent of the alleged abuse, including any evidence of previous abuse;

(d) Any information that led the reporter to suspect abuse occurred;

(e) Any other information that the reporter believes might be helpful in establishing the cause of the abuse and the identity of the AP; and

(f) The date of the incident.

(3) If there is reason to believe a crime has been committed, the investigator shall immediately within one business day notify the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction.

(a) The investigator shall follow-up with law enforcement if it was reported a police report was filed to ensure the suspected crime or alleged abuse was reported;

(b) To ascertain if a criminal investigation is being conducted; and

(c) Obtain all copies of any law enforcement reports.

(4) The investigator shall notify the appropriate medical examiner in cases when there is reasonable cause to believe that a patient has died as a result of abuse. The investigator shall also immediately notify the Authority Director.

(5) Upon receipt of a complaint of alleged abuse, the investigator shall immediately, within one business day, begin to:

(a) Screen the complaint to determine whether an abuse investigation is required under these rules;

(b) Determine whether the alleged victim sustained any serious injury, and

(c) Assess the need for protective services per OAR 419-120-0050.

(6) OTIS shall maintain all complaints of alleged abuse in a confidential location.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 409.010, 409.050, 413.085, 426.010 & 430.731

Statutes/Other Implemented: 430.768, 426.385, 430.210, 430.731, 430.735 - 430.765 & ORS 179.390

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