Or. Admin. Code § 309-035-0205 - Use of Seclusion or Restraints

(1) The use of seclusion or restraints is prohibited except in SRTFs with the Division's approval.
(2) A SRTF provider or applicant may submit an application to the Division for approval to use seclusion or restraints pursuant to OAR 309-033-0700 through 309-033-0740. Approval by the Division is based upon the following:
(a) A determination that the residents served or proposed to be served have a history of behavioral concerns involving threats to the safety and well-being of themselves or others;
(b) The applicant demonstrates that the availability of seclusion or restraints is necessary to safely accommodate residents who would otherwise be unable to experience a community residential program; and
(c) The applicant demonstrates an ability to comply with OAR 309-033-0700 through 0740 and OAR 309-033-0500 through 0560. These rules include special requirements for staffing, training, reporting, policies and procedures, and the setting's physical environment.
(3) Seclusion or restraints may only be used in an approved SRTF when an emergency occurs in accordance with OAR 309-033-0500 through 0560 and 309-033-0700 through 0740. In such emergency situations, seclusion and restraint may only be used as a last resort behavior management option after less restrictive behavior management interventions have failed, or in the case of an unanticipated behavioral outburst, to ensure safety within the program. An approved SRTF must implement policies and procedures approved by the Division outlining the circumstances under which seclusion or restraints may be used and the preventive measures to be taken before such use. All incidents involving the use of seclusion or restraints must be reported to the Division. To use seclusion or restraints with a resident who is not in state custody under civil commitment proceedings, the resident must be placed on a hold as outlined in OAR chapter 309, division 033.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 309-035-0205
MHS 2-2017(Temp), f. 3-3-17, cert. ef. 3-4-17 thru 8-30-17; MHS 5-2017, f. & cert. ef. 6/8/2017; BHS 4-2025, amend filed 02/28/2025, effective 3/1/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042 & 443.450

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 413.032, 443.400 - 443.465 & 443.991

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