Or. Admin. R. 291-011-0010 - Definitions
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Supervision Status : Placement of an inmate so that he/she is more restricted
than other inmates in disciplinary segregation status. This status is
designated for inmates whose actions disrupt the safe and orderly operation of
disciplinary segregation.
(2)
Disciplinary Segregation : The placement of an inmate in a housing program
status which separates him/her from the main population of the facility in
accordance with Department of Corrections rule on Prohibited Inmate Conduct and
Processing Disciplinary Actions (OAR 291-105).
(3) Disciplinary Segregation Supervisor: That
person designated by the functional unit manager to oversee the daily operation
of the Disciplinary Segregation Unit (DSU).
(4) Dry Cell Status : A visual inspection
process which, after reasonable suspicion has been established, allows for the
placement of an inmate in a cell for the safe recovery of internally concealed
foreign substances, instruments, and other contraband.
(5) Functional Unit Manager : Any person
within the Department of Corrections who reports to either the Director, or
Assistant Director, or administrator and has responsibility for the delivery of
program services or the coordination of program operations. In a correctional
facility, the superintendent is the functional unit manager .
(6) Long-Term Status : Any inmate confined in
segregation status or in disciplinary segregation for 30 or more consecutive
days.
(7) Mental Health
Professional : An individual who by virtue of his/her education, credentials,
and experience is permitted to care for the mental health needs of patients.
This includes, but is not limited to, psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric
social workers and psychiatric nurse practitioners.
(8) Officer-in-Charge : That person designated
by the functional unit manager to supervise the facility and make operational
decisions in accordance with rule or procedure during periods when the
functional unit manager or officer-of-the-day are not readily
available.
(9) Officer-of-the-Day :
That person designated by the functional unit manager and approved by the
Assistant Director for Operations or Institutions Administrator to act on
behalf of the functional unit manager during non-business hours and other
periods when the functional unit manager may be absent.
(10) Oregon Accountability Model : A plan
composed of six components that is designed to strengthen the department's
ability to hold inmates and offenders accountable for their actions and staff
accountable for achieving the mission and vision of the department.
(11) Qualified Health Care Professional : This
includes physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners,
dentists, mental health professionals and others who by virtue of their
education, credentials and experience are permitted by law to evaluate and care
for patients.
(12) Reasonable
Suspicion : An apparent state of objective facts and rational inferences drawn
there from which would permit a reasonable and experienced correctional staff
person to conclude that an inmate is possessing contraband or is committing a
crime or rule violation or conspiring or attempting the same.
(13) Short-Term Status : Any inmate confined
in segregation status or in disciplinary segregation less than 30 consecutive
days.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, & 423.075
Stats. Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030, & 423.075
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