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317:40-5-10. Agency companion services (ACS) annual review
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Revised 7-11-05

 

(a) In addition to the requirements of OAC 317:40-5-40, Oklahoma Department of Human Services Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DSSD) ACS staff annually review services provided by the companion to determine:

  • (1) continued compliance of the companion and home environment with DDSD and Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules;
  • (2) the satisfaction of the service recipient with the living arrangement; and
  • (3) continued use of the home.

(b) The annual review contains:

  • (1) written comments of the ACS staff from interviews with the service recipient that highlight the service recipient's thoughts and feelings about his or her companion and the ACS placement;
  • (2) written comments from the companion regarding program changes and issues of concern;
  • (3) summaries of the information obtained from the companion, the service recipient, the provider agency program coordination staff, and the DDSD case manager;
  • (4) recommendations for continued service;
  • (5) information received from Child Welfare or Adult Protective Services, if available; and
  • (6) identified areas of service that need improvement as well as areas of service that have been beneficial.

(c) A copy of the annual review is maintained in the DDSD area office with copies to the DDSD state office and the provider agency.



Last Updated:  10/25/2008
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Street address: Sequoyah Memorial Office Building, 2400 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Mailing address: P.O. Box 25352, Oklahoma City, OK 73125
(405) 521-3646
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