SECTION 450:15-3-8. Right to freedom from maltreatment

(a)   Staff shall not mistreat, maltreat, or otherwise abuse or neglect any consumer. Visitors or other consumers shall not be permitted to mistreat, maltreat or otherwise abuse or neglect any consumer.

(b)   The facility director shall ensure a critical incident report is completed for each alleged occurrence of abuse or neglect and a copy is forwarded to the ODMHSAS division that is designated to review or investigate allegations of mistreatment, abuse or neglect.

(c)   In cases of sexual or physical abuse, the person in charge of the facility shall promptly inform the County Sheriff or the District Attorney so that a criminal investigation can be initiated.

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 4093, eff 7-26-93; Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2743, eff 7-1-98; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1363, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 2110, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1726, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1005, eff 7-1-10; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 493, eff 7-1-12; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1404, eff 7-1-13]