Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-1928: Rules and regulations for transfer of residents by

facility or home.

The Department shall develop reasonable rules and regulations

that establish appropriate criteria for the transfer of residents

initiated by a facility or a residential care home, including notice

and hearings if the resident is aggrieved by the decision. The

primary purpose and emphasis of the departmental rules and

regulations shall be the preservation of the health, welfare, and

safety of the residents.

The process of developing these rules and regulations shall

include the consideration of advice and comments from the Long-Term

Care Facility Advisory Board, representatives of nursing homes,

residential care homes, and representatives of statewide

organizations for the elderly.