(a) Designated Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) staff may terminate an individual agency companion (AC) placement for reasons including, but not limited to:

• (1) the member's decision to move to a different residence;
• (2) the request of the companion;
• (3) the Team determines the AC placement is no longer the most appropriate placement for the member;
• (4) failure of the companion to complete tasks related to problem resolution, per OAC 340:100-3-27, as agreed;
• (5) confirmed abuse, neglect, or exploitation of any person;
• (6) breach of confidentiality;
• (7) involvement of the companion in criminal activity, or criminal activity in the home;
• (8) failure to provide for the care and well-being of the member;
• (9) continued failure to implement the Individual Plan, per OAC 340:100-5-50 through 100-5-58;
• (10) failure to complete and maintain training per OAC 340:10-3-38;
• (11) failure to report changes in the household;
• (12) failure or inability of the home to meet standards per OAC 317:40-5-40;
• (13) continued failure to follow applicable Oklahoma Department of Human Services or Oklahoma Health Care Authority rules;
• (14) decline of the companion's health to the point that he or she can no longer meet the needs of the member;
• (15) employment by the companion without prior approval by the DDSD area programs manager for residential services; or
• (16) domestic disputes which may result in emotional instability of the member.

(b) Upon termination of the placement:

• (1) the property of the member or the state is removed immediately by the member or his or her designee; and
• (2) the Team meets to develop an orderly transition plan.

(c) If an individual placement is terminated for reasons identified in (4)-(16) in this Section, DDSD staff will disapprove continued use of the companion.