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Can you summarize 43A OKST 10-103?
Mental Health Law of 1986 > Definitions
Short Summary
The Protective Services for Vulnerable Adults Act defines and establishes protective services for vulnerable adults in Oklahoma. The act aims to provide necessary services to aid vulnerable adults in meeting essential requirements for mental or physical health and safety. These services include medical care, social services assistance, protection from health and safety hazards, protection from mistreatment, guardianship referral, outreach programs, and transportation. The act defines terms such as ‘protective services,’ ‘incapacitated person,’ and ‘vulnerable adult.’ It also outlines various forms of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and degradation that vulnerable adults may experience. The act further clarifies the responsibilities of caretakers and the role of the Department of Human Services in providing protective services. The act does not apply to vulnerable adults who rely solely on spiritual means through prayer for treatment or cure, in accordance with recognized religious practices. Additionally, caretakers or persons responsible for providing spiritual means through prayer are exempt from the act’s provisions if done in accordance with recognized religious practices.
Whom does it apply to?
Vulnerable adults, caretakers, and other persons providing services to vulnerable adults
What does it govern?
Protective Services for Vulnerable Adults Act
What are exemptions?
The document does not apply to vulnerable adults who, in good faith, select and depend upon spiritual means alone through prayer for treatment or cure, in accordance with recognized religious practices. It also does not apply to caretakers or other persons responsible for providing spiritual means alone through prayer in accordance with recognized religious practices.
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance or violation of the document's provisions are not specified in the provided content.
Jurisdiction
Oklahoma