OAR 291-071-0010: Authority, Purpose and Policy

(1) Authority: The authority for this rule is granted to the Director of the Department of Corrections in accordance with ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075. (2) Purpose: The purpose of this rule is to provide guidance and direction to staff responsible to assess, administer and evaluate the use of therapeutic restraints for medical or mental health treatment. (3) Policy: (a) It is the policy of the Department of Corrections to authorize the use of therapeutic restraints in the uses specified in this rule. In those circumstances where therapeutic restraints are authorized, the type, the amount and manner are further specified within this rule; (b) The use of therapeutic restraints is authorized by the Director through the verbal or written order of a physician.