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43A OK Stat § 43A-8-105 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 43A. Mental Health|§43A-8-105. Court certification.

|The procedure for court certification to a private hospital or facility shall be the same as that pertaining to court certification of consumers to state mental hospitals in the Mental Health Law, except that before commitment to a private hospital or facility is made a written report will be submitted to the court containing the following information: |1. The name of the petitioner, relative, or guardian requesting commitment to a private hospital or facility, and the name of the private hospital or facility;2. The name of the physician who will be the attending physician during the period of the hospitalization of the consumer in such private hospital or facility. The qualifications for the attending physician shall be the same as those set forth for a “qualified examiner” by the Mental Health Law; and3. A statement by the person in charge of the private hospital or facility, or someone designated by the person in charge, that the alleged mentally ill person will be admitted on presentation of a valid order for admission. This statement shall be dated no more than five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing.Added by Laws 1957, p. 418, § 5, emerg. eff. June 5, 1957. Amended by Laws 1986, c. 103, § 92, eff. Nov. 1, 1986. Renumbered from § 185 of this title by Laws 1986, c. 103, § 103, eff. Nov. 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 150, § 65, emerg. eff. May 9, 2005; Laws 2008, c. 401, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.
43A OK Stat § 43A-8-106 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 43A. Mental Health|§43A-8-106. Responsibilities of attending physician - Discharge or grant of leave.

|A. The responsibility for prescribing the treatment of any consumer admitted either voluntarily or by commitment, and for determining the eligibility of the consumer for discharge, shall be that of the attending physician. |1. In the event the petitioner, relative, or guardian wishes to change the attending physician, a written statement releasing the attending physician of record and naming a new qualified attending physician must be submitted to the court, accompanied by a written statement from the new attending physician agreeing to assume the responsibilities provided by law.2. In the event the attending physician wishes to withdraw from the case, the physician shall notify the court and the petitioner, relative, or guardian in writing. The petitioner, relative, or guardian shall immediately appoint a new attending physician in the manner set forth above.3. In the event the petitioner, relative, or guardian does not appoint a new attending physician within a reasonable length of time, then a new attending physician will be appointed by the judge of the committing court. The new attending physician must be a qualified staff member of the private hospital or institution wherein the consumer is hospitalized, and must file a written statement with the committing court agreeing to assume the responsibilities provided by law.B. The attending physician may discharge a consumer or grant leave to a consumer only as provided in this act. The attending physician may discharge a consumer at any time as follows:1. A consumer who, in the judgment of the attending physician, is recovered; and2. A consumer who is not recovered but, in the judgment of the attending physician, will not benefit by further treatment in a private hospital or facility.C. A visiting or convalescent leave status may be granted a consumer for a period not exceeding six (6) months to any consumer upon authorization of the attending physician.1. Neither the attending physician, the private hospital or facility shall be responsible for the consumer or any act of the consumer, while on visiting or convalescent leave status.2. If at the end of the six (6) months period the consumer has not returned as an inpatient to the private hospital or facility for further treatment, the consumer shall be automatically discharged from the books of such private hospital or facility.3. The committing court shall be notified by a written sealed communication of the discharge.Added by Laws 1957, p. 419, § 6, emerg. eff. June 5, 1957. Renumbered from § 186 of this title by Laws 1986, c. 103, § 103, eff. Nov. 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 150, § 66, emerg. eff. May 9, 2005.
43A OK Stat § 43A-8-107 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 43A. Mental Health|§43A-8-107. Leave without permission – Responsibility for return – Reimbursement for expenses.

|A. 1. When a private hospital or facility has a mentally ill person leave without permission, or the person escapes, the person in charge of the private hospital or facility shall immediately notify the attending physician and, in the case of a committed consumer, the committing court. |2. In the case of a committed consumer, the attending physician shall in turn immediately notify the petitioner, relative or guardian who obtained the commitment to the private hospital or facility.B. It shall be the responsibility of the petitioner, relative, or guardian who obtained the commitment of the consumer to return the consumer to the hospital or facility and, in the event of a failure to return the escaped consumer, then it shall be the responsibility and duty of the sheriff of the county wherein the consumer is present to apprehend and return the consumer to the private hospital or facility.C. The county shall reimburse the officers for necessary travel expenses as provided by law.Added by Laws 1957, p. 420, § 7, emerg. eff. June 5, 1957. Renumbered from § 187 of this title by Laws 1986, c. 103, § 103, eff. Nov. 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 150, § 67, emerg. eff. May 9, 2005.
43A OK Stat § 43A-8-108 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 43A. Mental Health|§43A-8-108. Transfer to state or federal hospital – Documentation – Reimbursement for expense.

|A. A consumer committed to a private hospital or facility under the provisions of the Mental Health Law may be transferred to a state or federal hospital for the mentally ill at any time prior to discharge. |1. The request for transfer shall be made to the executive director of the state hospital in the district serving the county of residence of the consumer.2. The request for transfer may be made by the attending physician, the person in charge of the private hospital or facility, or the petitioner, relative, or guardian of the consumer.B. All documents pertaining to the commitment of the consumer to the private hospital or facility, and an abstract of the clinical history of the consumer during treatment at the private hospital or facility, shall be forwarded with the consumer at the time of transfer.C. 1. The sheriff of the county in which the consumer is hospitalized is authorized to transport the consumer to the state hospital, and the expense of conveying the consumer will be borne whenever possible by the petitioner, relative, or guardian. The sheriff or deputy shall be reimbursed for necessary travel expenses and subsistence as provided by law for other official business.2. A female attendant must accompany a sheriff transporting a female consumer.Added by Laws 1957, p. 420, § 8, emerg. eff. June 5, 1957. Renumbered from § 188 of this title by Laws 1986, c. 103, § 103, eff. Nov. 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 150, § 68, emerg. eff. May 9, 2005.
43A OK Stat § 43A-9-101 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 43A. Mental Health|§43A-9-101. Voluntary treatment - Application - Admission - Discharge.

|A. 1. An alcohol- or drug-dependent person or his or her court appointed guardian may apply for voluntary treatment directly to an approved treatment facility. |2. A minor may apply for voluntary treatment pursuant to the provisions of Section 2602 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes.3. A parent of a minor may consent to the voluntary admission and treatment of the minor directly to an approved treatment facility for substance abuse treatment.B. 1. Subject to rules adopted by the Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the administrator in charge of an approved treatment facility may determine who shall be admitted for treatment.2. When a person is refused admission to an approved treatment facility, the administrator, subject to rules adopted by the Board, shall refer the person to another approved treatment facility for treatment if possible and appropriate.C. 1. When a consumer receiving inpatient care leaves an approved treatment facility, the consumer shall be encouraged to consent to appropriate outpatient or intermediate treatment.2. If it appears to the administrator in charge of the approved treatment facility that the consumer is an alcohol- or drug-dependent person who requires help, the facility shall arrange for assistance in obtaining supportive services and residential facilities if possible and appropriate.D. If the consumer is a minor or an incompetent person, the request for discharge from an inpatient or residential facility shall be made by a parent, spouse, or legal guardian, or by the minor if the minor was voluntarily admitted.Added by Laws 1978, c. 64, § 9. Amended by Laws 1983, c. 134, § 19, eff. July 1, 1983; Laws 1986, c. 103, § 93, eff. Nov. 1, 1986. Renumbered from § 2126 of Title 63 by Laws 1986, c. 103, § 104, eff. Nov. 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 488, § 47, eff. Nov. 1, 2002; Laws 2005, c. 150, § 69, emerg. eff. May 9, 2005; Laws 2005, c. 195, § 28, eff. Nov. 1, 2005; Laws 2007, c. 130, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 2007.
43A OK Stat § 43A-10-101 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 43A. Mental Health|§43A-10-101. Short title.

|Sections 10-101 through 10-110 of this title may be cited as the "Protective Services for Vulnerable Adults Act". |Added by Laws 1977, c. 264, § 1, emerg. eff. June 17, 1977. Amended by Laws 1984, c. 256, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1984; Laws 1986, c. 103, § 97, eff. Nov. 1, 1986. Renumbered from § 801 of this title by Laws 1986, c. 103, § 103, eff. Nov. 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 195, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.
43A OK Stat § 43A-10-102 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 43A. Mental Health|§43A-10-102. Purpose.

|A. The Legislature recognizes that many citizens of this state, because of the infirmities of aging, incapacity, or other disability are unable to manage their own affairs or to protect themselves from exploitation, abuse, or neglect and are in need of protective services. |B. Services provided pursuant to the provisions of the Protective Services for Vulnerable Adults Act shall guarantee, to the maximum degree of feasibility, the individual the same rights as other citizens, and at the same time protect the individual from exploitation, abuse, or neglect.C. The Protective Services for Vulnerable Adults Act is designed to establish a program of protective services for vulnerable adults in need of those services.Added by Laws 1977, c. 264, § 2, emerg. eff. June 17, 1977. Amended by Laws 1984, c. 256, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1984. Renumbered from § 802 of this title by Laws 1986, c. 103, § 103, eff. Nov. 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 195, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 1997; Laws 2003, c. 332, § 1, emerg. eff. May 29, 2003.
43A OK Stat § 43A-10-104 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 43A. Mental Health|§43A-10-104. See the following versions:

|OS 43A-10-104v1 (HB 1681, Laws 2003, c. 332, § 3). |OS 43A-10-104v2 (SB 2341, Laws 2019, c. 475, § 31).
43A OK Stat § 43A-10-106 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 43A. Mental Health|§43A-10-106. Voluntary protective services.

|A. If the Department of Human Services determines, as a result of its investigation, that a vulnerable adult needs protective services, the Department shall immediately provide or arrange for the provision of available protective services in the least restrictive manner, provided the person affirmatively consents to receive these services. |B. 1. When a caretaker of a vulnerable adult who consents to the receipt of protective services refuses to allow the provision of such services to the person, the Department may petition to the court for a decree enjoining the caretaker from interfering with the provision of protective services to the person.2. The complaint must allege specific facts sufficient to show that the person is a vulnerable adult in need of protective services, consents to the receipt of protective services, and that the caretaker refuses to allow the provision of such services.3. If the court finds that the person is a vulnerable adult in need of protective services, consents to the receipt of protective services, and that the caretaker refuses to allow the provision of such services, the court may enter a decree:a.enjoining the caretaker from interfering with the provision of protective services to the vulnerable adult, andb.freezing the assets of the vulnerable adult if it has been determined by preponderance of the evidence that the vulnerable adult is being exploited and it is necessary to protect such assets.C. If a vulnerable adult does not consent to the receipt of protective services or withdraws consent to the receipt of such services, the services shall be terminated, unless the Department determines that the person lacks capacity to consent, in which case the Department may seek court authorization to provide services pursuant to Section 10-108 of this title.D. 1. Payment for the costs of providing protective services shall be made from either:a.the assets of the vulnerable adult consenting to the receipt of voluntary protective services, orb.any available private or public assistance programs for which the vulnerable adult is eligible.2. If no assets or other private or public funds are available to the person, payment shall be made from a fund established by the Department for the purpose of providing emergency adult protective services, subject to availability of funds.Added by Laws 1977, c. 264, § 6, emerg. eff. June 17, 1977. Amended by Laws 1984, c. 256, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 1984; Laws 1986, c. 103, § 99, eff. Nov. 1, 1986. Renumbered from § 806 of this title by Laws 1986, c. 103, § 103, eff. Nov. 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 159, § 3, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1997, c. 195, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 1997; Laws 2003, c. 332, § 6, emerg. eff. May 29, 2003.
43A OK Stat § 43A-10-109 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 43A. Mental Health|§43A-10-109. Utilization of available services.

|A. In providing any of the duties set forth in this act, the Department of Human Services may provide direct protective services. |B. The Department may contract with any public or private agency for the provision of protective services.C. The Department shall utilize to the extent appropriate and available existing resources and services of public and nonprofit private agencies in providing protective services. The Department shall make maximum use of volunteers and church groups whenever feasible.Added by Laws 1977, c. 264, § 9, emerg. eff. June 17, 1977. Renumbered from § 809 of this title by Laws 1986, c. 103, § 103, eff. Nov. 1, 1986. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 195, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 1997.
43A OK Stat § 43A-10-109a (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 43A. Mental Health|§43A-10-109a. Uniform policies for Department employees providing services for vulnerable adults.

|A. The Commission for Human Services shall establish uniform policies detailing the responsibilities and duties of employees of the Department of Human Services when providing or arranging services for vulnerable adults whether the services are to be paid for by the vulnerable adult or from other private or public funds. |B. The policies shall include, but not be limited to:1. The handling of the personal resources, such as bank accounts, cash, checks, notes, mortgages, trust deeds, sales contracts, stocks, bonds, certificates or other liquid assets of a vulnerable adult without prior approval of the supervisor;2. Specific procedures for obtaining and handling repairs, personal services and other necessary actions to provide health care, food, shelter to or on behalf of a vulnerable adult;3. Prohibiting an employee from any type of solicitation or charging, requesting or accepting any fee, gift, reward, or payment of any kind from individuals or staff for any services rendered as a volunteer, intern, or employee relating to vulnerable adults;4. Prohibiting an employee from using contact with clients or any member or the client's support system for personal gain or personal relationships;5. Prohibiting an employee, upon termination of any assignment, from making personal contact with former clients or any member of the client's support system and from using former contact with clients for personal gain;6. Prohibiting an employee from buying items from clients;7. Ensuring that no employee whose responsibilities relate in any manner to services provided to or on behalf of a vulnerable adult is subject to a conflict of interest which would impair the ability of the employee to carry out his or her employment duties in an impartial manner;8. Sufficient oversight by administrative heads of local offices of the Department as to the provision for and arrangement of services to vulnerable adults; and9. Such other requirements as deemed necessary by the Commission.Added by Laws 2001, c. 310, § 2, emerg. eff. June 1, 2001.
43A OK Stat § 43A-10-110.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 43A. Mental Health|§43A-10-110.1. Public disclosure.

|A. For purposes of this section: |1. “Near death” means the vulnerable adult is in serious or critical condition, as certified by a physician, as a result of abuse or neglect; and2. "Vulnerable adult" shall be defined as provided in Section 10-103 of Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes.B. When a person responsible for the care of a vulnerable adult has been charged by information or indictment with committing a crime resulting in the death or near death of the vulnerable adult, there shall be a presumption that the best interest of the public is served by public disclosure of certain information concerning:1. The circumstances of the investigation of the death or near death of the vulnerable adult; and2. Any other investigations concerning that vulnerable adult, or other vulnerable adults living in the same facility, or involving an individual provider of services to vulnerable adults, within:a.three (3) years of the death or near death, andb.one (1) year after the death or near death.C. 1. At any time subsequent to seven (7) days of the date the person providing care to the vulnerable adult has been criminally charged, the Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services Division, the district attorney, the district court clerk, and the judge having jurisdiction over the case, upon request, shall release certain information to the public as follows:a.a confirmation shall be provided by the Department as to whether a report has been made concerning the alleged victim or other vulnerable adults while living in the same household or facility and whether an investigation has begun,b.confirmation shall be provided by the Department as to whether previous reports have been made and the dates thereof, a summary of those previous reports, the dates and outcome of any investigations or actions taken by the Department in response to a previous report of abuse or neglect of vulnerable adults, and the specific recommendation made to the district attorney and any subsequent action taken by the district attorney,c.the dates of any judicial proceedings prior to the death or near death of the vulnerable adult,d.recommendations submitted by each participant in writing at the judicial proceedings including recommendation made at the hearing as they relate to appropriate placement of a vulnerable adult, ande.the rulings of the court.2. Specific recommendations made and services rendered by the Department of Human Services Adult Protective Services Division described in any progress reports of a pending case submitted to the court may be disclosed by the Department.D. Any disclosure of information pursuant to this section shall not identify or provide an identifying description of any complainant or reporter of vulnerable adult abuse or neglect, and shall not identify the name of other vulnerable adults in the household or facility, the person responsible for the care of the vulnerable adult, or any other member of the facility or household, other than the person criminally charged.Added by Laws 2010, c. 110, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2010.
43A OK Stat § 43A-10-111 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 43A. Mental Health|§43A-10-111. District court orders - Visitation.

|A. 1. The district courts are vested with jurisdiction to issue orders and enforce orders restricting visitation, by the custodian or by any other person specified by the court, of a vulnerable adult who is receiving or has been determined to need protective services pursuant to the Protective Services for Vulnerable Adults Act. |2. Whenever it is consistent with the welfare and safety of a vulnerable adult, the court shall restrict the visitation of a custodian or other person specified by the court who is alleged or has been determined to have abused, neglected or exploited the vulnerable adult.3. Notice as ordered by the court shall be given to the custodian or other person alleged or determined to have abused, neglected or exploited a vulnerable adult.B. If the Department of Human Services determines, as a result of its investigation, that a vulnerable adult needs voluntary or involuntary protective services as a result of abuse, neglect or exploitation by the caretaker or by any other person, the Department may petition the district court to restrict the visitation of such custodian or other person with the vulnerable adult.C. 1. Consistent with the welfare and safety of the vulnerable adult, the court may require supervised visitation, prohibit visitation or otherwise limit the visitation by the custodian or such other person with the vulnerable adult.2. The basis for restricting visitation shall be stated in the record by the court.D. The owner, operator or any facility personnel of a nursing home, residential home, assisted living facility or other long-term care facility having reason to believe that visitation of a vulnerable adult should be restricted may notify the long-term care ombudsman program or adult protective services. Any other person having reason to believe that visitation of a vulnerable adult should be restricted may notify the Department of Human Services pursuant to the Protective Services for Vulnerable Adults Act.Added by Laws 1998, c. 328, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1998.
43A OK Stat § 43A-10-111.1 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 43A. Mental Health|§43A-10-111.1. Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Report.

|A. On or before January 1, 2019, the Office of the Attorney General shall promulgate and maintain the Vulnerable Adult Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Report, accessible to the public on the Internet in an electronic format that is easily and readily searchable. |B. The report created in subsection A of this section shall be maintained by the Office of the Attorney General and shall include a list of defendants who have been prosecuted by the Office of the Attorney General and have been found guilty by a court of law for abuse, exploitation or neglect of elderly or vulnerable adults in the preceding twelve (12) months. The report shall be provided to the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate on an annual basis beginning January 31, 2019. The report shall include, but not be limited to:1. The name of the defendant;2. The crime for which the defendant was convicted;3. A description of the findings of abuse, neglect or exploitation by the Office of the Attorney General, including the circumstances surrounding the abuse;4. The date of conviction or the date that a plea of guilty or nolo contendere was accepted by the court;5. The relationship of the defendant to the victim; and6. The county where the offense or offenses occurred.Added by Laws 2018, c. 221, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.