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OHCA Policies and Rules

317:30-5-49. Reporting suspected abuse

[Revised 09-01-17]

Instances of child abuse and/or neglect are to be reported in accordance with State law. Any person suspecting child abuse or neglect shall immediately report it to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) hotline, at 1-800-522-3511. Any person suspecting abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult shall immediately report it to the local OKDHS County Office, municipal or county law enforcement authorities, or, if the report occurs after normal business hours, the OKDHS hotline. 10A O.S. 1-2-101; 43A O.S. 10-104. Health care professionals who are requested to report incidents of domestic abuse by adult victims with legal capacity shall promptly make a report to the nearest law enforcement agency, per 22 O.S. 58.

Disclaimer. The OHCA rules found on this Web site are unofficial. The official rules are published by the Oklahoma Secretary of State Office of Administrative Rules as Title 317 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code. To order an official copy of these rules, contact the Office of Administrative Rules at (405) 521-4911.