SECTION 377:10-13-60. Qualifications

(a)   The RJTP shall either contract with or employ a health authority with responsibility for health care. The health authority may be a physician, health administrator, or health agency. When the authority is other than a physician, final medical judgements shall rest with a single designated physician.

(b)   Medical, including psychiatric, and dental matters involving medical judgements shall be the sole province of the responsible physician and dentist respectively.

(c)   Appropriate state and federal licensure, certification or registration requirements, and restrictions shall apply to staff who provide health-care services to juveniles. The duties and responsibilities of such personnel shall be governed by written job descriptions approved by the health authority. Verification of current credentials and job descriptions shall be on file in the RJTP.

(d)   Treatment by health-care personnel other than a physician, dentist, psychologist, optometrist, podiatrist, or other independent provider must be performed pursuant to written standing or direct orders by personnel authorized by law to give such orders. Nurse practitioners and physician's assistants may practice within the limits of applicable laws and regulations.

[Source: Added at 15 Ok Reg 771, eff 10-2-97 (emergency); Added at 15 Ok Reg 2682, eff 7-1-98]