Or. Admin. Code § 291-064-0070

Current through Register Vol. 64, No. 1, January 1, 2025

Section 291-064-0070 - Good Cause for Involuntary Administration of Psychotropic Medications to Inmates

Good cause exists for recommending involuntary administration of psychotropic medications if, in the opinion of the treating practitioner:

(1) The inmate is suffering from a mental disorder and as a result of the disorder:

(a) The inmate is gravely disabled; or

(b) The inmate's behavior creates a likelihood of serious harm to self or others; and

(2) The inmate:

(a) Is deemed not competent to give informed consent to administration of psychotropic medications as provided in OAR 291-064-0030; or

(b) Has refused to give informed consent to the administration of psychotropic medications; and

(3) The use of psychotropic medications is clinically indicated for:

(a) Restoring, or preventing deterioration of the inmate's mental or physical health; or

(b) Alleviating extreme suffering; or

(c) Saving or extending the inmate's life; and

(4) Psychotropic medications are the most appropriate treatment for the inmate's condition according to current clinical practice; and

(5) Other less intrusive procedures have been considered and the reasons for rejecting those procedures have been documented in the inmate's treatment record; and

(6) The treating practitioner attempted to first obtain the inmate's written informed consent.

Or. Admin. Code § 291-064-0070

CD 8-1995, f. 4-24-95, cert. ef. 5-1-95

Stat. Auth.: ORS 179.040, ORS 423.020, ORS 423.030, ORS 423.075 & ORS 430.021

Stats. Implemented: ORS 179.040, ORS 423.020, ORS 423.030, ORS 423.075 & ORS 430.021