OK HB1562

Expands authority to order mechanical restraints in mental health settings from only physicians to include allopathic physicians, osteopathic physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses authorized by hospital or crisis center policy

Requires a face-to-face examination within 1 hour after emergency restraint application, replacing the previous requirement for a personal examination by the ordering provider

Allows the 1-hour post-restraint examination to be conducted by physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, or registered nurses trained in restraint management per U.S. Department of Health and Human Services standards

Requires all mechanical restraint use to be documented in the consumer's clinical record under the signature of an allopathic or osteopathic physician, regardless of who ordered the restraint

Effective date: November 1, 2015