SECTION 450:15-3-9. Right to freedom of movement

(a)   Each consumer has the right to be treated in the least restrictive environment based on his or her clinical condition and legal status. The consumer's movement shall not be restricted more than is necessary to provide treatment services, to prevent injury to the consumer or others, or prevent substantial property damage.

(b)   The right to treatment in the least restrictive environment shall not be withdrawn to punish or discipline a consumer, or for the convenience of staff or the facility.

(c)   Restriction of this right shall be decided by the treatment team, documented in the consumer's record, and shall be reviewed at the request of the consumer.

(d)   Seclusion and restraint may be administered to a non-consenting consumer upon the written order of a physician who has personally examined the consumer and who finds seclusion or restraint is necessary to protect the consumer or other persons. The physician shall document an explanation of the decision to administer seclusion and restraint in the consumer's record. This shall not prohibit emergency seclusion and restraint pending notification of a physician

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 4093, eff 7-26-93; 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]