OAR 291-048-0250
Voluntary Assignment to a Mental Health Infirmary

(1)

An inmate may be voluntarily placed in a Mental Health Infirmary when:

(a)

There is a referral from an institution mental health specialist, nurse, or outside mental health contractor; and

(b)

The mental health treatment team finds that the inmate is in need of mental health treatment; and

(c)

There is reasonable likelihood that treatment can be accomplished in a Mental Health Infirmary; and

(d)

The inmate consents to admission in writing.

(2)

The treating practitioner shall make the final decision whether an inmate is admitted to a Mental Health Infirmary for treatment.

Source: Rule 291-048-0250 — Voluntary Assignment to a Mental Health Infirmary, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=291-048-0250.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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