SECTION 450:24-17-3. Utilization of volunteers


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  • (a)   In facilities where volunteers are utilized, specific policies and procedures shall be in place to define the purpose, scope, and training, supervision and operations related to the use of volunteers.
    (b)   A qualified staff member shall be assigned the role of, or responsibility as, the volunteer coordinator.
    (c)   Volunteer policies and procedures shall be reviewed by the governing authority upon revision.
    (d)   There shall be documentation to verify orientation of each volunteer which shall enable him or her to have knowledge of program goals and familiarity with routine procedures.
    (e)   Volunteers are required to receive in-service training pursuant to 450:24-19-3.
    (f)   Compliance with 450:24-17-3 shall be determined by a review of volunteer policies and procedures; designation of a volunteer coordinator; written orientation plan; orientation program; written goals and objectives; volunteer personnel files; and volunteer records.
[Source: Added at 28 Ok Reg 2025, eff 10-1-11; Amended at 35 Ok Reg 1845, eff 10-1-18]