Or. Admin. R. 291-011-0010

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Section 291-011-0010 - Definitions

(1) Adult In Custody (AIC): Any person under the supervision of the Department of Corrections who is not on parole, post-prison supervision, or probation status.

(2) Close Supervision Status: Placement of an AIC in a more restricted setting than other AICs in disciplinary segregation status. This status is designated for AICs whose actions disrupt the safe, secure, orderly, and efficient operation of disciplinary segregation.

(3) Communication Form: An official Department of Corrections form commonly referred to as a "kyte or kite." The form is designed for AIC use in communicating with DOC employees,

(4) Disciplinary Segregation: The placement of an AIC in a housing program status which separates the AIC from the general population of the facility in accordance with the department's rules on Prohibited Conduct and Processing Disciplinary Actions (OAR 291-105).

(5) Disciplinary Segregation Supervisor: That person designated by the functional unit manager to oversee the daily operation of the Disciplinary Segregation Unit (DSU).

(6) Dry Cell Status: A visual inspection process which, after reasonable suspicion has been established, allows for the placement of an AIC in a cell for the safe recovery of concealed foreign substances, instruments, and other contraband from the AIC's body.

(7) Functional Unit Manager: Any person within the Department of Corrections who reports to either the Director, the Deputy Director, 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.

(8) Long-Term Status: Any AIC confined in segregation status or in disciplinary segregation for 30 or more consecutive days.

(9) Mental Health Professional: An individual who by virtue of their 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.

(10) Nutraloaf: A product made from a combination of food items used in the preparation of mainline meals or medically assigned diets using standardized portion sizes and nutritionally balanced recipes. Recipes are kept on file by the Food Services Manager. The dietician is responsible for updating recipes and retaining nutritional information.

(11) 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.

(12) 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.

(13) Oregon Accountability Model: A plan composed of six components that is designed to strengthen the department's ability to hold AICs or adults on supervision accountable for their actions and staff accountable for achieving the mission and vision of the department.

(14) 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.

(15) 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 AIC is possessing contraband or is committing a crime or rule violation or conspiring or attempting the same.

(16) Short-Term Status: Any AIC confined in segregation status or in disciplinary segregation less than 30 consecutive days.

Or. Admin. R. 291-011-0010

CD 21-1978, f. & ef. 8-29-78; CD 33-1983, f. & ef. 10-14-83; CD 23-1985, f. & ef. 8-16-85; CD 18-1987(Temp), f. & ef. 3-5-87; CD 33-1987, f. & ef. 8-28-87; CD 19-1991, f. & cert. ef. 8-21-91; DOC 10-2001, f. & cert. ef. 3-21-01; DOC 11-2006, f. 10-12-06, cert. ef. 10-16-06; DOC 6-2008(Temp), f. &cert. ef. 4-1-08 thru 9-28-08; Administrative correction 10-21-08; DOC 3-2024, amend filed 04/01/2024, effective 4/1/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075