Okla. Admin. Code § 130:14-3-13

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 130:14-3-13 - Policy on abuse and neglect

(a) The Center acknowledges its responsibility to secure, protect, and maintain the physical and psychological well being of all patients; therefore, no patient shall be neglected or physically, psychologically, sexually, verbally or otherwise abused by staff, volunteers or others having direct contact with the patient population. The Center's emphasis is on positive actions and interactions with patients. Any behavior, which does not meet this criteria, shall be subject to immediate review and questioning.

(b) Oklahoma law requires any person with reason to believe that a minor patient (age birth to 18) is being or has been abused or neglected to report the condition or incident in question to the Department of Human Services (Children Welfare Services) for investigation. A report can also be made to the statewide Child Abuse Hotline.

(c) It is the policy of the Center for any person with reason to believe that an adult patient (age 18-21) who is being or has been abused or neglected to report the condition or incident in question to the Cleveland County Department of Human Services (Adult Protective Services) for investigation.

Okla. Admin. Code § 130:14-3-13

Added at 19 Ok Reg 2610, eff 7-11-02