Okla. Admin. Code § 130:14-5-4

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

Section 130:14-5-4 - Use of aversive treatment in behavioral management

(a) Restrictions on behavioral treatment approaches containing certain procedures are designed to protect the patient from inappropriate treatment contingencies and to ensure that behavior therapy programs are justified and effective. All behavior programs are designed on an individual basis using the least restrictive treatment approaches, which are effective.

(b) Patients shall be provided with an environment that is humane and appropriately responsible to desirable behavior. This type of environment is, by definition, sensitive to the child's needs and shall allow for input from the patient regarding the make-up of the environment. A general atmosphere of acceptance and encouragement shall prevail to enhance independent functioning.

(c) Treatment regimens shall be based on the empirical validation of the effectiveness of approaches with the behavior problem of concern and the type of patient being treated. Clinical experience and current research shall be utilized; however, because the research literature is limited and there are large individual differences seen in behavior disorders, extrapolation shall be necessary to bridge the gap between research and specific cases.

(d) The least restrictive treatment approaches shall be attempted in succession. The least necessary interventions shall be used in all cases.

Okla. Admin. Code § 130:14-5-4

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