SECTION 130:13-3-22. Treatment training

(a)   As an integral part of each patient's program, patient and household education and training will be provided to promote continuity of care, increase the patient's and household's knowledge and skill base, offer support, referral, and recommendations to assist in meeting each patient's needs. Patients and households will be provided education and training according to the patient's assessed needs, abilities and readiness to learn. The assessment and plan will incorporate the patient's values, beliefs, philosophy, literacy, language, physical and or cognitive limitations and current support systems.

(b)   The Center seeks to train patients and households in therapy techniques and use and care of equipment which will enhance the effectiveness of treatment in the home setting. The therapeutic staff shall demonstrate, instruct, and train patients and households in techniques, activities, and equipment use, care, and safety during evaluation, habilitation, discharge, and during outpatient status.

(c)   The Center seeks to educate patients and households in the safe use of medications, side effects, contraindications, potential drug interactions, and food-drug interactions. Patients and households shall receive education on identified health needs or concerns.

[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 2604, eff 7-11-02]