1. (1) Transfers Between Oregon Department of Corrections Facilities:

   1. (a) Information about an AIC's health status shall be provided to Office of Population Management to consider for institution assignments and continuity of care of AICs.
   2. (b) Health Services staff shall provide instructions to the Transport Unit regarding any AIC that requires medication or medical care during transport or any other special precautions that are recommended during transport.
   3. (c) The AIC's healthcare record shall be transferred in a confidential manner to the health services program responsible for health care at the receiving facility simultaneously with the AIC.

2. (2) Coordination of medical and mental healthcare for release:

   1. (a) Prior to release, the facility Medical Services manager or Behavioral Health Services manager shall identify AICs with severe medical or severe mental health conditions that will require ongoing treatment in the community.
   2. (b) Designated staff may assist with referrals to agencies, programs or providers in the community to facilitate continuity of care and ongoing treatment of AICs with severe medical or mental health conditions.
   3. (c) The department is not responsible for medical evaluations or diagnostic workups that are required for admission to treatment facilities in the community.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Statutes/Other Implemented

OL 433, ORS 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

History

DOC 6-2020, amend filed 04/10/2020, effective 04/10/2020
DOC 16-2010, f. & cert. ef. 11-19-10
CD 18-1995, f. 9-25-95, cert. ef. 10-1-95
CD 3-1990, f. & cert. ef. 1-29-90