Okla. Stat. tit. 43A, § 43A-3-416: Standards - Treatment services and rules of operation -

Guidelines.

In establishing standards for treatment services and rules of

operation, the Authority and approved treatment facilities shall be

guided by the following standards:

1. If possible a consumer shall be treated on a voluntary

rather than an involuntary basis.

2. A consumer shall be initially referred to outpatient

treatment or intermediate care unless he is found to require

inpatient treatment.

3. A person shall not be denied treatment solely because he has

withdrawn from treatment against medical advice on a prior occasion

or because he has relapsed after earlier treatment.

4. No person shall be refused treatment because of sex or age

unless the approved treatment facility which refuses treatment

refers the person to another approved treatment facility with which

it has a written referral agreement and which provides services

appropriate to the person’s sex or age group.

5. Restrictions on acceptance of persons by an approved

treatment facility shall be published by the facility and made

available to the public.

6. An individualized treatment plan shall be prepared and

maintained on a current basis for each consumer.

7. Family members of the consumer shall be included in the

treatment services when possible and appropriate.

8. Community-based treatment shall be encouraged and emphasized

to make treatment available to persons in their home communities.

9. Consumers shall be encouraged to agree to such further

diagnosis and treatment as will be of benefit to them.