SECTION 130:12-3-21. Admission procedures

(a)   The availability of outpatient services shall depend upon the availability of therapeutic staff. A waiting list may be used if staff is limited.

(b)   Upon the request for services, the Center shall schedule an admission screening if the person does not have a completed screening on file or can not bring a physician's order for evaluation or treatment. Requestors for outpatient services shall state specific therapies requested and what the person is currently receiving.

(c)   Outpatient treatment will be provided on a first come, first served basis, recognizing in some cases all three primary therapists require coordination of service time. Once identified for admission, the person's legal guardian shall be notified and appointment(s) scheduled. The parent and/or guardian can leave the Center during the therapy session(s) as long as they are back in time to pick up their child. If the parent/guardian fails to be timely in picking up their child after the completion of therapy more than twice, the Center may choose to terminate the service.

[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 2598, eff 7-11-02; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2458, eff 7-25-10]