OAR 309-033-0437: Mechanical Restraint by a Secure Transport Provider

(1) A mechanical restraint may be used by secure transport providers in emergency situations to prevent a person from inflicting immediate and serious harm to self or others, or property. A mechanical restraint shall only be used for health and safety reasons. Mechanical restraint that results in injury to the person requires immediate written notification to the Division. (2) Checking a person in a mechanical restraint: (a) The provider shall monitor the client’s need for adequate circulation; (b) Staff shall document that the client was checked and appropriate attention paid to the person’s needs. (3) A Secure transport provider shall have adequately trained employees who are transporting a person in custody or on diversion; (a) The employee shall participate in four hours of training annually, in supportive interaction, redirection, de-escalation and the management of aggressive behavior, and the proper application of mechanical restraint and standards for the proper use of mechanical restraint; (b) The employee shall not use threats, intimidation, coercion, or the display of defensive tools such as batons, mace, or weapons as behavioral interventions or to compel compliance; (c) Annual training curriculum shall include: Job duties and responsibilities, a review of provider’s policies and procedures, universal precautions and infection control guidelines, and mandatory abuse reporting for children and adults; (d) The employee shall maintain current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; (e) Within 90 days of the date of hire, the employee shall complete certification in a nationally recognized safe driving course and complete all activities required to maintain certification.