1. (a) Before the registry is notified that a finding of client or resident abuse, neglect, mistreatment or misappropriation of a client's or resident's property has been made against a certified nurse aide or nurse aide trainee, the Department shall offer the certified nurse aide or nurse aide trainee an opportunity for a hearing. If the certified nurse aide or nurse aide trainee fails to request a hearing in writing within thirty (30) days from the date of the notice, the Department shall include on the registry a finding of client or resident abuse, neglect, mistreatment or misappropriation of a client's or resident's property against the certified nurse aide or nurse aide trainee.
2. (b) If the certified nurse aide or nurse aide trainee requests a hearing before the Department completes its investigation, a hearing will not be scheduled until the Department completes its investigation.

Added at 12 Ok Reg 3087, eff 7-27-95

Amended at 13 Ok Reg 1307, eff 3-28-96 (emergency)

Amended at 13 Ok Reg 2515, eff 6-27-96

Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2545, eff 6-25-01

Amended at 40 Ok Reg 1588, eff 9-11-23