SECTION 310:675-9-11.1. Social services

(a)   Service. The facility shall provide medically related social services to identify and meet the resident's social and emotional needs, and assist each resident and family in adjusting to the effects of the illness, treatment, and stay in the facility.

(b)   Director. There shall be a designated staff member, qualified by training or experience, responsible for directing and supervising the social services. The social services director shall develop appropriate social services for each resident with identified needs.

(c)   Clinical record. The social services rendered shall be recorded in the resident's record. Progress notes shall be written at least monthly, or when a significant change in a resident's condition occurs.

(d)   Program requirements.

(1)   Assist the resident in identifying issues and conditions related to admission to the facility.

(2)   Assist the resident in obtaining needed services within the facility or the community.

(3)   Assist the resident in obtaining needed transportation.

(4)   Assist the resident in maintaining and developing relationships with family and other significant persons.

(5)   Assist the staff in understanding the resident's actions and behavior.

(6)   Assist the staff in treating the residents with respect, and promote resident independence.

(7)   Counsel with the resident and his family in securing and enhancing participation in the resident's care.

(8)   Engage in related activities as determined by the resident's individual needs.

(9)   Encourage the resident to express his/her rights as United States citizens.

[Source: Added at 9 Ok Reg 3163, eff 7-1-92 (emergency); Added at 10 Ok Reg 1639, eff 6-1-93]