OAR 407-045-0435
Oregon State Hospital Patient Abuse Investigation Rules: Initial Action on Complaints of Alleged Abuse

(1) State hospital staff are required to immediately report alleged abuse of patients to:
(a) The Department’s OTIS either by phone or in writing; and
(b) The OSH Superintendent or their designee.
(2) Upon receiving a complaint alleging abuse, OTIS shall document the reported information required by ORS 430.743 (Abuse report) and any additional information reported. OTIS shall attempt to elicit the following information from the reporter:
(a) The name, age and present location of the allegedly abused adult or patient;
(b) The names and addresses of the persons responsible for the adult’s care;
(c) The nature and extent of the alleged abuse, including any evidence of previous abuse;
(d) Any information that led the reporter to suspect abuse occurred;
(e) Any other information that the reporter believes might be helpful in establishing the cause of the abuse and the identity of the AP; and
(f) The date of the incident.
(3) If there is reason to believe a crime has been committed, the investigator shall immediately within one business day notify the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction.
(a) The investigator shall follow-up with law enforcement if it was reported a police report was filed to ensure the suspected crime or alleged abuse was reported;
(b) To ascertain if a criminal investigation is being conducted; and
(c) Obtain all copies of any law enforcement reports.
(4) The investigator shall notify the appropriate medical examiner in cases when there is reasonable cause to believe that a patient has died as a result of abuse. The investigator shall also immediately notify the Authority Director.
(5) Upon receipt of a complaint of alleged abuse, the investigator shall immediately, within one business day, begin to:
(a) Screen the complaint to determine whether an abuse investigation is required under these rules;
(b) Determine whether the alleged victim sustained any serious injury, and
(c) Assess the need for protective services per OAR 407-045-0455 (Oregon State Hospital Patient Abuse Investigation Rules: Assessment for and Provision of Protective Services for Patients).
(6) OTIS shall maintain all complaints of alleged abuse in a confidential location.

Source: Rule 407-045-0435 — Oregon State Hospital Patient Abuse Investigation Rules: Initial Action on Complaints of Alleged Abuse, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=407-045-0435.

407‑045‑0120
Adult Mental Health Abuse Rules: Purpose and Scope 407‑045‑0130
Adult Mental Health Abuse Rules: Definitions and Acronyms 407‑045‑0140
Adult Mental Health Abuse Rules: Training for Individuals Investigating Reports of Alleged Abuse 407‑045‑0150
Adult Mental Health Abuse Rules: Initial Action on Complaints of Alleged Abuse 407‑045‑0160
Adult Mental Health Abuse Rules: Screening Activities and Initial Notices 407‑045‑0170
Adult Mental Health Abuse Rules: Assessment for and Provision of Protective Services to the Adult 407‑045‑0180
Adult Mental Health Abuse Rules: Death Reporting 407‑045‑0190
Adult Mental Health Abuse Rules: Investigation of Alleged Abuse 407‑045‑0200
Adult Mental Health Abuse Rules: Abuse Investigation Report 407‑045‑0210
Adult Mental Health Abuse Rules: Notification of Outcome 407‑045‑0220
Adult Mental Health Abuse Rules: Disclosure of the Abuse Investigation Report 407‑045‑0230
Adult Mental Health Abuse Rules: Department Investigation of Alleged Abuse 407‑045‑0240
Adult Mental Health Abuse Rules: County Multidisciplinary Teams 407‑045‑0250
Adult Developmental Disabilities Abuse Rules: Purpose and Scope 407‑045‑0260
Adult Developmental Disabilities Abuse Rules: Definitions 407‑045‑0280
Adult Developmental Disabilities Abuse Rules: Training and Qualifications for Individuals Investigating Reports of Alleged Abuse 407‑045‑0285
Adult Developmental Disabilities Abuse Rules: Initial Action on Complaints of Alleged Abuse 407‑045‑0291
Adult Developmental Disabilities Abuse Rules: Screening Activities and Initial Notices 407‑045‑0295
Adult Developmental Disabilities Abuse Rules: Assessment for and Provision of Protective Services to the Adult 407‑045‑0298
Adult Developmental Disabilities Abuse Rules: Death Reporting 407‑045‑0300
Adult Developmental Disabilities Abuse Rules: Investigation of Alleged Abuse 407‑045‑0320
Adult Developmental Disabilities Abuse Rules: Abuse Investigation and Protective Services Report 407‑045‑0325
Adult Developmental Disabilities Abuse Rules: Notifications at the Conclusion of an Investigation 407‑045‑0330
Adult Developmental Disabilities Abuse Rules: Disclosure of the Abuse Investigation and Protective Services Report and Related Documents 407‑045‑0360
Adult Developmental Disabilities Abuse Rules: Department Investigation of Alleged Abuse 407‑045‑0370
Adult Developmental Disabilities Abuse Rules: County Multidisciplinary Teams 407‑045‑0405
Oregon State Hospital Patient Abuse Investigation Rules: Purpose and Scope 407‑045‑0415
Oregon State Hospital Patient Abuse Investigation Rules: Definitions and Acronyms 407‑045‑0425
Oregon State Hospital Patient Abuse Investigation Rules: Training for Individuals Investigating Reports of Alleged Abuse 407‑045‑0435
Oregon State Hospital Patient Abuse Investigation Rules: Initial Action on Complaints of Alleged Abuse 407‑045‑0445
Oregon State Hospital Patient Abuse Investigation Rules: Screening Activities and Initial Notice 407‑045‑0455
Oregon State Hospital Patient Abuse Investigation Rules: Assessment for and Provision of Protective Services for Patients 407‑045‑0465
Oregon State Hospital Patient Abuse Investigation Rules: Investigation by the Department’s Office of Training, Investigations and Safety 407‑045‑0475
Oregon State Hospital Patient Abuse Investigation Rules: Abuse Investigation and Protective Services Report 407‑045‑0485
Oregon State Hospital Patient Abuse Investigation Rules: Notifications at the Conclusion of an Investigation 407‑045‑0495
Oregon State Hospital Patient Abuse Investigation Rules: Disclosure of Investigation Report and Related Documents 407‑045‑0605
Adult Abuse Investigations: Requesting a Contested Case Hearing of Substantiated Abuse Determination 407‑045‑0615
Adult Abuse Investigations: Lay Representation in Contested Case Hearings 407‑045‑0645
Adult Developmental Disabilities Abuse Rules: Death Reporting Reviews for Adults in Developmental Disabilities Services 407‑045‑0800
Child-In-Care Abuse Rules: Purpose 407‑045‑0820
Child-In-Care Abuse Rules: Definitions 407‑045‑0825
Child-In-Care Abuse Rules: Screening Activities 407‑045‑0835
Child-In-Care Abuse Rules: Determining Response 407‑045‑0855
Child-In-Care Abuse Rules: Notifications at the Conclusion of Screening 407‑045‑0885
Child-In-Care Abuse Rules: Investigating Reports of Abuse 407‑045‑0886
Child-In-Care Abuse Rules: Exception to Completing an Investigation 407‑045‑0887
Child-In-Care Abuse Rules: Abuse Determination 407‑045‑0890
Child-In-Care Abuse Rules: Abuse Investigation Report 407‑045‑0895
Child-In-Care Abuse Rules: Notifications at the Conclusion of an Investigation 407‑045‑0905
Child-In-Care Abuse Rules: Contested Case Proceeding for a Substantiated Abuse Determination 407‑045‑0913
Child-In-Care Abuse Rules: Lay Representation in Contested Case Hearings 407‑045‑0955
Child-In-Care Abuse Rules: Confidentiality 407‑045‑1000
Adult Residential Substance Use Disorder Investigation Rules: Purpose and Scope 407‑045‑1010
Adult Residential Substance Use Disorder Investigation Rules: Definitions 407‑045‑1020
Adult Residential Substance Use Disorder Investigation Rules: Training for OTIS Investigators and Abuse Reviewers 407‑045‑1030
Adult Residential Substance Use Disorder Investigation Rules: Initial Action on Complaints of Alleged Abuse 407‑045‑1040
Adult Residential Substance Use Disorder Investigation Rules: Screening Activities and Initial Notice 407‑045‑1050
Adult Residential Substance Use Disorder Investigation Rules: Assessment for and Provision of Protective Services for Residents 407‑045‑1060
Adult Residential Substance Use Disorder Investigation Rules: Investigation 407‑045‑1070
Adult Residential Substance Use Disorder Investigation Rules: Abuse Investigation and Protective Services Report 407‑045‑1080
Adult Residential Substance Use Disorder Investigation Rules: Notifications at the Conclusion of an Investigation 407‑045‑1090
Adult Residential Substance Use Disorder Investigation Rules: Administrative Review Process for Substantiated Findings 407‑045‑1100
Adult Residential Substance Use Disorder Investigation Rules: Issuing Final Orders 407‑045‑1110
Adult Residential Substance Use Disorder Investigation Rules: Disclosure of Investigation Report and Related Documents
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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