Okla. Stat. tit. 43A, § 43A-4-106: Mechanical restraints - Record

A. Mechanical restraints shall not be applied to a consumer

unless:

1. It is determined by an allopathic physician, osteopathic

physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse

who is authorized to order restraint by hospital or community-based

structured crisis center, as defined by Section 3-317 of this title,

policy to be required by the medical needs of the consumer; or

2. An emergency situation arises and a mechanical restraint is

necessary for the safety of the individual or others. The

mechanical restraint may be applied after obtaining a verbal order

of an allopathic physician, osteopathic physician, physician

assistant or advanced practice registered nurse as long as the

consumer receives a face-to-face examination within one (1) hour

after the restraint is applied by an allopathic physician,

osteopathic physician, physician assistant, advanced practice

registered nurse or registered nurse trained in restraint management

in accordance with the then-current standards promulgated by the

United States Department of Health and Human Services and authorized

by hospital policy.

B. No mechanical restraint shall be continued for longer than

is absolutely necessary under the circumstances. Regardless of who

orders the restraint, every use of a mechanical restraint, the

reasons and length of time, shall be made a part of the clinical

record of the consumer under the signature of the attending

allopathic physician or osteopathic physician.