Or. Admin. Code § 416-340-0050 - Intra-muscular (IM) Injections

(1) IM injections may be administered only by a physician, nurse practitioner, Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

(2) Except in an emergency as determined by a qualified physician, prescribed medication will not be administered IM, unless given in a clinical facility equipped to deal with possible adverse effects.

(3) No youth in custody will receive an IM injection of major tranquilizing drugs unless a physician authorizes its use prior to each injection. Exception: When a physician finds a series of IM injections are necessary for treatment, a new prescription will not be required for each injection, provided that:

(a) If a series of shots are given within any 24-hour period, the youth in custody, at the end of that period, will be evaluated by the physician to determine whether a transfer to a psychiatric facility would be in the youth in custody's best interests.

(b) A new prescription will be written for any additional series of injections at the end of each 24-hour period.

(4) Routine injections may be authorized by a physician and are not subject to requirements of this section.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 416-340-0050

OYA 2-1995, f. 12-19-95, cert. ef. 1-2-96; OYA 6-2005, f. & cert. ef. 3-25-05; OYA 19-2022, amend filed 12/13/2022, effective 12/14/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 420A.025

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 418.517, 420A.010, 420A.014 & 420.054