Mechanical restraints shall not be applied to a patient unless it is determined by a physician to be required by the medical needs of the patient. No mechanical restraint shall be continued for longer than is absolutely necessary under the circumstances. Every use of a mechanical restraint, the reasons and length of time therefor, shall be made a part of the clinical record of the patient under the signature of the physician.

Laws 1953, HB 846, p. 171, § 92, emerg. eff. June 3, 1953; Amended by Laws 1977, SB 240, c. 145, § 9, emerg. eff. June 3, 1977; Renumbered from 43A O.S. § 92 by Laws 1986, HB 2021, c. 103, § 103, eff. November 1, 1986; Amended by Laws 2003, HB 1266, c. 46, § 30, emerg. eff. April 8, 2003 (superseded document available).