Or. Admin. R. 309-048-0110

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

Section 309-048-0110 - Specialized Services for Individuals Residing in Nursing Facilities

(1) Location. Specialized services for persons with mental illness are provided only in inpatient psychiatric settings that provide 24 hour coverage by trained mental health professionals who can deliver mental health services designed by an interdisciplinary team which includes a psychiatrist.

(2) Readmission to nursing facilities. A person identified by a Level II evaluation as in need of specialized services shall not enter or remain in a nursing facility. When a client has received maximum benefit from specialized services, the client can be reconsidered for admission subject to Level I requirements or return to a nursing facility placement subject to APD OAR 411-088-0000 to 411-088-0080, Licensing Requirements for Nursing Facilities, Transfer Rules.

(3) Procurement of specialized services. When a client is identified to be in need of specialized services, the Level II evaluator shall:

(a) Assist the nursing facility or Level I screener in locating an appropriate treatment resource;

(b) Insure that the client in need of specialized services is informed of his/her treatment options including the right to refuse treatment;

(c) Inform all parties involved, of procedures related to precommitment investigation, if the client refuses specialized services and presents a danger to self or others;

(d) Notify the Division within 72 hours if a client is determined to be in need of specialized services and these services are not being provided.

Or. Admin. R. 309-048-0110

MHD 2-1995, f. & cert. ef. 4-6-95

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042 & 426.500

Stats. Implemented: ORS 410.535, 414.065 & 426.490 to 426.500