1. (1) Purpose. These rules prescribe policies and procedures concerning the use of restraint or seclusion in the treatment and in the behavior management of patients in state institutions operated by the Division. In addition to these general rules, other more specific requirements established by federal regulations must be followed where applicable.
2. (2) Statutory Authority. These rules are authorized by ORS 179.040 and 413.042 and carry out the provisions of 426.385.
3. (3) The rules set out in Chapter 309, Division 112 are applicable on and after September 23, 2020.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 179.040 & 413.042

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 426.385

History

BHS 25-2025, amend filed 12/22/2025, effective 12/29/2025
BHS 19-2025, temporary amend filed 07/03/2025, effective 07/03/2025 through 12/29/2025
BHS 16-2022, amend filed 08/11/2022, effective 08/11/2022
BHS 6-2022, temporary amend filed 04/12/2022, effective 04/12/2022 through 10/08/2022
MHS 2-2016, f. & cert. ef. 4-21-16
Reverted to MHD 1-1984, f. 1-20-84, ef. 2-1-84
MHS 6-2015(Temp), f. 10-20-15, cert. ef. 10-21-15 thru 4-15-16
Reverted to MHD 1-1984, f. 1-20-84, ef. 2-1-84
MHS 2-2013(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-23-13 thru 7-19-13
MHD 1-1984, f. 1-20-84, ef. 2-1-84
Reverted to MHD 7-1982, f. & ef. 3-29-82
MHD 22-1982(Temp), f. & ef. 9-24-82
MHD 7-1982, f. & ef. 3-29-82
MHD 1-1982(Temp), f. & ef. 1-14-82