§ 1-821. Rules--Powers and duties
Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 63. Public Health and Safety
63 Okl.St.Ann. § 1-821
§ 1-821. Rules--Powers and duties
A. The State Board of Health shall promulgate rules to enforce the provisions of the Residential Care Act which shall include, but not be limited to, provisions for temperature settings, lighting, ventilation, and other physical conditions that affect the health, safety and welfare of the residents in a home. Residential care homes that provide care for three or fewer residents shall be subject to the provisions of the Residential Care Act; provided, however, if such rules unduly restrict operation of the home, the Board shall be authorized and shall promulgate additional rules for residential care homes based upon the number of residents in a home.
4. Employ or designate personnel to conduct investigations and inspections, to make reports of the condition of homes and the residents of such homes, and to take necessary action pursuant to the provisions of the Residential Care Act to protect and safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of residents of homes;
C. To improve patient care, the Department shall hold a public meeting at least once every four (4) years in each of the licensed homes to advise and to facilitate communication and cooperation between personnel of the home and the residents. Administrators, employees of the home, residents, friends and relatives of the residents, representatives of the residents, and employees from appropriate state and federal agencies shall be invited and encouraged to attend such meetings.
Credits
Laws 1984, c. 128, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1984; Laws 1985, c. 135, § 2, emerg. eff. June 7, 1985; Laws 1987, c. 98, § 3, emerg. eff. May 20, 1987; Laws 2001, c. 410, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2001; Laws 2002, c. 22, § 21, emerg. eff. March 8, 2002.
63 Okl. St. Ann. § 1-821, OK ST T. 63 § 1-821
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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