OK SB804

Transfers rulemaking authority under the Continuum of Care and Assisted Living Act from the State Board of Health to the Commissioner of Health

Establishes new medication administration standards requiring assisted living centers to provide qualified staff, follow provider orders, conduct monthly medication reviews by a Registered Nurse or pharmacist, quarterly reviews by a consultant pharmacist, maintain administration records, and have storage/disposal policies

Requires assisted living centers to execute a plan of care and resident service contract with each resident or their representative

Mandates each assisted living center establish an internal quality assurance committee meeting at least quarterly to monitor trends, incidents, customer satisfaction, document quality outcomes, and recommend resident care policies including medication administration

Quality assurance committee membership must include the administrator, direct care staff, an owner or designee, plus a Registered Nurse/physician when medical problems are investigated and a pharmacist consultant when medication problems are investigated; effective November 1, 2025