(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.