Client abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or exploitation is prohibited.

1. (1) When client abuse, mistreatment, neglect or exploitation is substantiated, appropriate disciplinary action, including termination, is taken per OAC 340:2-3.
2. (2) Any employee/provider witnessing and failing to report to the appropriate authority an act of abuse, neglect mistreatment, or exploitation on the part of another employee is subject to appropriate disciplinary action.
3. (3) All Department employees/contract providers shall abide by the strictest standards of professional, ethical, and moral conduct when dealing with client.

Amended at 8 Ok Reg 2163, eff 5-13-91 (emergency)

Amended at 9 Ok Reg 1549, eff 4-27-92