Or. Admin. R. 309-033-0437

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 6, June 1, 2024

Section 309-033-0437 - Mechanical Restraint by a Secure Transport Provider

(1) A mechanical restraint may be used by secure transport providers in emergency situations to prevent a person from inflicting immediate and serious harm to self or others, or property. A mechanical restraint shall only be used for health and safety reasons. Mechanical restraint that results in injury to the person requires immediate written notification to the Division.

(2) Checking a person in a mechanical restraint:

(a) The provider shall monitor the client's need for adequate circulation;

(b) Staff shall document that the client was checked and appropriate attention paid to the person's needs.

(3) A Secure transport provider shall have adequately trained employees who are transporting a person in custody or on diversion;

(a) The employee shall participate in four hours of training annually, in supportive interaction, redirection, de-escalation and the management of aggressive behavior, and the proper application of mechanical restraint and standards for the proper use of mechanical restraint;

(b) The employee shall not use threats, intimidation, coercion, or the display of defensive tools such as batons, mace, or weapons as behavioral interventions or to compel compliance;

(c) Annual training curriculum shall include: Job duties and responsibilities, a review of provider's policies and procedures, universal precautions and infection control guidelines, and mandatory abuse reporting for children and adults;

(d) The employee shall maintain current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(e) Within 90 days of the date of hire, the employee shall complete certification in a nationally recognized safe driving course and complete all activities required to maintain certification.

Or. Admin. R. 309-033-0437

MHD 3-2000(Temp), f. 1-25-00, cert. ef. 1-25-00 thru 7-22-00; MHD 10-2000, f. & cert. ef. 7-21-00; BHS 24-2022, amend filed 12/20/2022, effective 12/20/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 413.042

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 426.005 - 426.395