Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 450 - Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Chapter 15 - Consumer Rights
Subchapter 3 - Consumer Rights
Part 1 - MENTAL HEALTH AND DRUG OR ALCOHOL ABUSE SERVICES CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS
Section 450:15-3-9 - Right to freedom of movement

(a) Each consumer has the right to be treated in the least restrictive environment based on his or her clinical condition and legal status. The consumer's movement shall not be restricted more than is necessary to provide treatment services, to prevent injury to the consumer or others, or prevent substantial property damage.

(b) The right to treatment in the least restrictive environment shall not be withdrawn to punish or discipline a consumer, or for the convenience of staff or the facility.

(c) Restriction of this right shall be decided by the treatment team, documented in the consumer's record, and shall be reviewed at the request of the consumer.

(d) Seclusion and restraint may be administered to a non-consenting consumer upon the written order of a physician who has personally examined the consumer and who finds seclusion or restraint is necessary to protect the consumer or other persons. The physician shall document an explanation of the decision to administer seclusion and restraint in the consumer's record. This shall not prohibit emergency seclusion and restraint pending notification of a physician