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OK SB1879
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends 63 O.S. 2001, Section 1-1939 regarding nursing home liability and resident protections under the Nursing Home Care Act.
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Requires nursing home facilities to report suspected rape or criminal acts to local law enforcement immediately, in addition to reporting to the Department within 24 hours.
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Mandates facilities make every effort to preserve the scene of suspected rape or crime until local law enforcement arrives.
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Maintains existing protections including immunity for good faith reporters, prohibition on retaliation against residents or employees who report abuse, and residents' rights to jury trials and class actions.
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Effective November 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Public health and safety; requiring incidents where rape is suspected in a nursing home to be reported to law enforcement immediately. Effective date.
Health Care
Last Action
Approved by Governor 05/06/2010
5/10/2010