Or. Admin. Code § 291-124-0016 - Delivery of AIC Healthcare
(1) The Health Services Assistant Director is
responsible for directing AIC healthcare services in the Department of
Corrections. These activities include:
(a)
Developing standards for the organization, coordination and delivery of AIC
healthcare;
(b) Ensuring the
organization and delivery of AIC healthcare meets established standards;
and
(c) Ensuring the operation of
all areas of AIC healthcare, including medical, dental, mental health care and
pharmacy services comply with appropriate professional standards, statutory
requirements, and administrative rules and policies of the
department.
(2) The
Health Services Chief of Medicine is responsible for professional oversight of
clinical healthcare providers.
(a) The Health
Services Chief of Medicine has authority for all decisions requiring medical
judgment and directly affecting outcomes of clinical practice.
(b) The Health Services Chief of Medicine
shall appoint a chief medical officer to provide oversight for professional
clinical services to AICs for each Department of Corrections
facility.
(3) The
Pharmacy and Stores administrator is responsible for the overall organization
and delivery of Pharmacy services.
(4) The Behavioral Health Services
administrator is responsible for the overall organization and delivery of
mental health services to AICs.
(5) The Chief Psychiatrist shall have
clinical oversight of the professional services of behavioral health
prescribers.
(6) The Medical
Services Administrator is responsible for the overall organization and delivery
of institutional clinical care.
(7)
The administrator for Business Operations is responsible for the overall
organization and coordination of business functions, including fiscal
management and organizational development.
(8) The Dental Program director, a licensed
dentist, is responsible for the overall organization, delivery, and
professional oversight of dental services.
(9) Health Services administration shall
appoint a Medical Services manager to organize and coordinate delivery of
healthcare services to AICs for each Department of Corrections facility.
(10) AICs are prohibited from
performing any healthcare duties reserved for licensed or certified health
professionals. AICs may be assigned to assist other AICs with activities of
daily living as are commonly done in the community by family or
friends.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075
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