Or. Admin. Code § 291-071-0030

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 291-071-0030 - Application

(1) Therapeutic restraints shall be used to control a mentally disordered inmate only in an emergency. An emergency exists when, because of an inmate's behavior:

(a) There is a substantial likelihood of immediate harm to the inmate or others in the facility; or

(b) There is a substantial likelihood of significant property damage; or

(c) Less restrictive measures are deemed ineffective to manage behavior.

(2) Therapeutic restraints shall only be applied by staff who have been trained in the use and application of such restraints.

(3) The kinds of restraints that may be used for therapeutic purposes include leather, rubber or cloth restraints for the arms, legs and upper torso.

(4) Devices used in the course of medical care which are not subject to this procedure include:

(a) Mechanisms which are usually and customarily employed during medical, surgical or diagnostic procedures (body restraint during surgery, arm restraint during intravenous administration, restraint during radiological procedures).

(b) Mechanisms which are used during patient care to provide protection, postural support or to assist with bodily function (bed rails, tabletop chairs, soft chest restraints, orthopedic appliances, wheelchairs).

Or. Admin. Code § 291-071-0030

CD 5-1996, f. 5-23-96, cert. ef. 6-1-96

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