OAC 310:680-3-10
Abuse or neglect
Cite as Okla. Admin. Code § 310:680-3-10
(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.