Okla. Admin. Code § 340:105-11-247

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

Section 340:105-11-247 - Other policies

(a) The rules in this Part reflect compliance with Older Americans Act requirements under authority of state statute. Section 1-2215 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes provides that:

(1) no person shall willfully interfere with a representative of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman (Office) in the performance of official duties;

(2) no person shall engage in retaliation or reprisal against any resident or employee of a long-term care facility or other entity for having filed a complaint with or provided information to the Office; and

(3) any person convicted of violating any of these prohibitions shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) Any complaint alleging willful interference or retaliation or reprisal received by the Office shall be referred to the appropriate law enforcement entity, after consultation with legal counsel.

Okla. Admin. Code § 340:105-11-247

Added at 9 Ok Reg 2431, eff 6-25-92; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1170, eff 5-13-02