OAR 309-108-0005
Definitions

As used in these rules:

(1)

“Administrator” means the Assistant Director, Human Resources, and Administrator for Mental Health.

(2)

“Division” means the Addictions and Mental Health Division of the Oregon Health Authority.

(3)

“Patient” means a person who is receiving care and treatment in a state institution for the mentally ill.

(4)

“Prohibited Item” means:

(a)

Alcoholic beverages, controlled substances, and prescription and non-prescription drugs or medications;

(b)

Any item that reasonably can be used as a weapon or instrument of escape;

(c)

Any item the possession of which is detrimental to the treatment and training or health and safety of the patients or residents in a particular ward or cottage and which is prohibited in writing and posted on the affected ward or cottage; and

(d)

Any item the possession of which is detrimental to the treatment and training of an individual patient or resident and which is recorded in the treatment and training orders section of the patient’s or resident’s chart by the treating physician or qualified mental retardation professional.

(5)

“Qualified Mental Retardation Professional” means a person who meets the professional requirements prescribed by 42 CFR 442.401 or as amended.

(6)

“Reasonable Cause” means that the person has knowledge or notice of facts and circumstances which would lead a person of ordinary care and prudence to have a strong suspicion.

(7)

“Search” means a close inspection of a patient/resident’s person, and a patient/resident’s room or living area and personal property whenever there is a reasonable cause that said patient/resident may be in possession of a prohibited item.

(8)

“Resident” means a person who is receiving care, treatment, and training in a state institution for the mentally retarded.

(9)

“State Institution” means Dammasch State Hospital in Wilsonville, Oregon State Hospital in Salem, Fairview Training Center in Salem, and Eastern Oregon Psychiatric Center and Eastern Oregon Training Center in Pendleton.

(10)

“Superintendent” means the executive head of the state institution as listed in section (9) of this rule.

Source: Rule 309-108-0005 — Definitions, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=309-108-0005.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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