Okla. Admin. Code § 310:680-3-10

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

Section 310:680-3-10 - Abuse or neglect

(a) The residential care home shall have a written policy statement that expressly prohibits the abuse or neglect of the individuals it serves. The policy shall include the home's investigative procedures and actions to be taken when incidents of abuse or neglect occur.

(b) Any individual who becomes aware of abuse or neglect of a resident shall report the matter immediately to the Department and comply with other reporting requirements provided in O.S. Title 43A section 10-104.

(c) The administrator of the residential care home who becomes aware of abuse or neglect of a resident shall immediately act to rectify the problem and shall make a report of the incident and its correction to the Department.

(d) The residential care home shall provide staff training in the identification of abuse and neglect, and the home's policies and procedures concerning the same. Verification of the provision of the training shall be written, signed by staff attending, and retained in the personnel files.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:680-3-10