SECTION 450:60-3-13. Nursing services  


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  • (a)   CEDT's shall provide 24-hour on-site nursing supervision and care of consumers.
    (b)   At a minimum, one (1) licensed registered nurse shall be present at all times per 15 occupied beds. For 16 to 30 occupied beds, a licensed practical nurse shall be on-site, working under the supervision of the licensed registered nurse.
    (c)   In addition to the requirements above, CEDT shall provide nursing staff, including mental health technicians or nursing aides, sufficient to meet the needs of residents in a safe, consistent, quality manner.
    (d)   Nursing staff shall, consistent with the scope of their licenses and CEDT policy, provide:
    (1)   Supervision of residents.
    (2)   Administration of medication according to the physician's orders.
    (3)   Medical treatments according to the resident's immediate needs and/or the physician's orders.
[Source: Added at 23 Ok Reg 1617, eff 4-25-06 (emergency); Added at 24 Ok Reg 1428, eff 7-1-07]