OAR 291-011-0010
Definitions
(1)
Close Supervision Status: Placement of an inmate so that he/she is more restricted than other inmates in disciplinary segregation status. This status is designated for inmates whose actions disrupt the safe and orderly operation of disciplinary segregation.(2)
Disciplinary Segregation: The placement of an inmate in a housing program status which separates him/her from the main population of the facility in accordance with Department of Corrections rule on Prohibited Inmate Conduct and Processing Disciplinary Actions (OAR 291-105).(3)
Disciplinary Segregation Supervisor: That person designated by the functional unit manager to oversee the daily operation of the Disciplinary Segregation Unit (DSU).(4)
Dry Cell Status: A visual inspection process which, after reasonable suspicion has been established, allows for the placement of an inmate in a cell for the safe recovery of internally concealed foreign substances, instruments, and other contraband.(5)
Functional Unit Manager: Any person within the Department of Corrections who reports to either the Director, or Assistant Director, or administrator and has responsibility for the delivery of program services or the coordination of program operations. In a correctional facility, the superintendent is the functional unit manager.(6)
Long-Term Status: Any inmate confined in segregation status or in disciplinary segregation for 30 or more consecutive days.(7)
Mental Health Professional: An individual who by virtue of his/her education, credentials, and experience is permitted to care for the mental health needs of patients. This includes, but is not limited to, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric social workers and psychiatric nurse practitioners.(8)
Officer-in-Charge: That person designated by the functional unit manager to supervise the facility and make operational decisions in accordance with rule or procedure during periods when the functional unit manager or officer-of-the-day are not readily available.(9)
Officer-of-the-Day: That person designated by the functional unit manager and approved by the Assistant Director for Operations or Institutions Administrator to act on behalf of the functional unit manager during non-business hours and other periods when the functional unit manager may be absent.(10)
Oregon Accountability Model: A plan composed of six components that is designed to strengthen the department’s ability to hold inmates and offenders accountable for their actions and staff accountable for achieving the mission and vision of the department.(11)
Qualified Health Care Professional: This includes physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, dentists, mental health professionals and others who by virtue of their education, credentials and experience are permitted by law to evaluate and care for patients.(12)
Reasonable Suspicion: An apparent state of objective facts and rational inferences drawn there from which would permit a reasonable and experienced correctional staff person to conclude that an inmate is possessing contraband or is committing a crime or rule violation or conspiring or attempting the same.(13)
Short-Term Status: Any inmate confined in segregation status or in disciplinary segregation less than 30 consecutive days.
Source:
Rule 291-011-0010 — Definitions, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=291-011-0010.