SECTION 340:105-11-247. Other policies

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(a)   The rules in this Part reflect compliance with Older Americans Act requirements under authority of state statute. Section 1-2215 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes provides that:
(1)    no person shall willfully interfere with a representative of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Office) in the performance of official duties;
(2)    no person shall engage in retaliation or reprisal against any resident or employee of a long-term care facility or other entity for having filed a complaint with or provided information to the Office; and
(3)    any person convicted of violating any of these prohibitions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b)   Any complaint alleging willful interference or retaliation or reprisal received by the Office shall be referred to the appropriate law enforcement entity, after consultation with legal counsel.

[Source: Added at 9 Ok Reg 2431, eff 6-25-92; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1170, eff 5-13-02]

                    
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