OAR 309-033-0727
Structural and Physical Requirements

(1)

The hospital or other facility which provides care, custody and treatment for persons who are considered dangerous to themselves or others shall have available at least one room which meets the following requirements:

(a)

The room must be of adequate size, not isolated from regular staff of the facility, and provided with an adequate locking device on all doors and windows.

(b)

The door must open outward and contain a port of shatterproof glass or plastic through which the entire room may be viewed from outside and before entering.

(c)

The room shall contain no protruding objects, such as doorknobs, towel or clothes bars, hooks, or racks. There shall be no exposed curtains, drapes, rods, or furniture, except a portable bed which can be removed, if necessary. In case of the removal of the bed frame, a fireproof mattress shall be placed on the floor. Beds which are securely fastened to the floor must have no protrusions such as bed posts or sharp corners.

(d)

Any windows shall be made of unbreakable or shatterproof glass, or plastic. Non-shatterproof glass shall be protected by adequate detention type screening, such as Chamberlain Detention Screen.

(e)

There shall be no exposed pipes or electrical wiring in the room. Electric outlets shall be permanently capped or covered with a metal shield which opens with a key. Ceiling and wall lights shall be recessed and covered with safety-type glass or unbreakable plastic. Any cover, cap or shield shall be secured by tamper-proof screws or other means approved by the Division.

(f)

The room shall contain no combustible material, such as matches, lighters, cigarettes, etc. Smoking shall not be allowed in the room, except under direct supervision of staff.

(g)

The room shall meet fire, safety, and health standards. If sprinklers are installed, they shall be recessed and covered with a fine mesh metal screening. If pop-down type, sprinklers must have breakaway strength of under 80 pounds. In lieu of sprinklers, a combined smoke and heat detector shall be used. Documentation of the breakaway strength of sprinklers must be on file at the facility.

(2)

Bathroom requirements include:

(a)

Adequate toilet and sanitary facilities shall be available.

(b)

The bathroom shall contain no shower rods, shower curtains, window curtain rods, curtains, or towel rods, unless used only with direct staff supervision.

(c)

The bathroom shall not lock from the inside and, if connected to the room, shall be locked when not in use.

(3)

No sharp objects, such as razor blades, scissors, knives, nail files, etc., shall be available to the patient, except under direct staff supervision. No poisons or cleaning materials shall be kept in the room or in the bathroom available for the room.

Source: Rule 309-033-0727 — Structural and Physical Requirements, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=309-033-0727.

309‑033‑0200
Statement of Purpose and Statutory Authority 309‑033‑0210
Definitions 309‑033‑0220
General Standards 309‑033‑0230
Custody of Persons Alleged to Be Mentally Ill Prior to Filing a Notification of Mental Illness 309‑033‑0240
Initiation of the Civil Commitment Process 309‑033‑0250
Standards for Custody, Hospital and Nonhospital Holds, Emergency Commitment and Emergency Hospitalization of Persons Under Warrant of Detention 309‑033‑0260
Diversion from Commitment Hearing 309‑033‑0270
Provision of Care, Custody and Treatment of Persons Committed to the Division 309‑033‑0280
Procedures for Committed Persons on Outpatient Commitment or Trial Visit 309‑033‑0290
Assignment and Placement of Persons Committed to the Division 309‑033‑0300
Transfers Between Classes of Facilities 309‑033‑0310
Recertification for Continued Commitment 309‑033‑0320
Revocation of Conditional Release, Outpatient Commitment or Trial Visit 309‑033‑0330
Discharge of Committed Persons, Who Are Placed in the Community, from Commitment Status 309‑033‑0340
Variances 309‑033‑0400
Statement of Purpose and Statutory Authority 309‑033‑0410
Definitions 309‑033‑0420
Transportation and Transfer of Persons in Custody or On Diversion 309‑033‑0430
Transportation of a Committed Person to a State Hospital, Community Hospital or Nonhospital Facility 309‑033‑0432
Standards for the Approval of a Secure Transport Provider to Transport a Person in Custody or On Diversion to an Approved Holding Hospital or Nonhospital Facility 309‑033‑0435
Client Rights with Regards to a Secure Transport Provider 309‑033‑0437
Mechanical Restraint by a Secure Transport Provider 309‑033‑0440
Variance 309‑033‑0500
Statement of Purpose and Statutory Authority 309‑033‑0510
Definitions 309‑033‑0520
Classes of Facility that Provide Care, Custody or Treatment to Committed Persons or to Persons In Custody or On Diversion 309‑033‑0530
Approval of Hospitals and Nonhospital Facilities to Provide Services to Committed Persons and to Persons In Custody and On Diversion 309‑033‑0540
Administrative Requirements for Hospitals and Nonhospital Facilities Approved to Provide Services to Persons In Custody 309‑033‑0550
Standards for the Approval of Hospitals Detaining Persons In Custody Pending Transport to an Approved Holding Hospital or Nonhospital Facility 309‑033‑0560
Variances 309‑033‑0600
Statement of Purpose and Statutory Authority 309‑033‑0610
Definitions 309‑033‑0620
Obtaining Informed Consent to Treatment From a Person and the Administration of Significant Procedures Without the Informed Consent of a Committed Person 309‑033‑0625
Administration of Medication and Treatment without the Informed Consent of a Person in Custody 309‑033‑0630
Administration of Significant Procedures in Emergencies Without the Informed Consent of a Committed Person 309‑033‑0640
Involuntary Administration of Significant Procedures to a Committed Person With Good Cause 309‑033‑0650
Variances 309‑033‑0700
Purpose and Scope 309‑033‑0710
Definitions 309‑033‑0720
Application, Training and Minimum Staffing Requirements 309‑033‑0725
Medical Services 309‑033‑0727
Structural and Physical Requirements 309‑033‑0730
Seclusion and Restraint Procedures 309‑033‑0732
Time Limits 309‑033‑0733
Documentation 309‑033‑0735
Quarterly Reports 309‑033‑0740
Variances 309‑033‑0800
Statement of Purpose and Statutory Authority 309‑033‑0810
Definitions 309‑033‑0820
Denial of Payment for Services to Persons In Custody or On Diversion 309‑033‑0830
Variances 309‑033‑0900
Statement of Purpose and Statutory Authority 309‑033‑0910
Definitions 309‑033‑0920
Certification of Mental Health Investigators 309‑033‑0930
Investigation of Person Alleged to Be a Mentally Ill Person 309‑033‑0940
The Investigation Report 309‑033‑0950
Certification of Mental Health Examiners 309‑033‑0960
Mental Health Examiner’s Report to the Court 309‑033‑0970
Variances
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 309-033-0727’s source at or​.us