(a) In the event that a provider fails to provide services as required by rules or contract, Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) may, upon written notice to the provider, cancel certification of the home, effective upon receipt of notice. Such cancellation is not an exclusive remedy but is in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law.
(b) Possible reasons for closure of a Specialized Foster Care (SFC) home include, but are not limited to:
- (1) provider request;
- (2) non-cooperation in determining compliance with standards, policy, or contract;
- (3) confirmed abuse, neglect, or exploitation of any other person;
- (4) breach of confidentiality;
- (5) involvement in criminal activity or criminal activity in the home;
- (6) failure to provide for the care and well-being of the service recipient;
- (7) continued failure to implement the service recipient's Plan;
- (8) failure to complete and maintain required provider training;
- (9) failure to report changes in the household resulting in the failure of the home to meet standards;
- (10) continued failure to follow DDSD policy;
- (11) decline of the provider's health to the point that he or she can no longer meet the needs of the service recipient;
- (12) employment by the provider without prior approval by the Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD) SFC supervisor;
- (13) domestic disputes that result in emotional instability of the service recipient; or
- (14) failure to complete a Plan of Action, as described in OAC 317:40-5-63, as agreed.
(c) Closure Process. When necessary to close an SFC home, the steps described in this Subsection are taken.
- (1) SFC staff documents, in the case narrative, a summary of the reasons for closure and the effective date of the closure.
- (2) The DDSD Area Manager or designee notifies the case manager and case manager supervisor to make other living arrangements for the service recipient.
- (3) The DDSD programs manager for residential services sends a 30-day written notice of the closure to the provider.
- (A) A copy of the 30-day notice is sent to:
- (i) the case manager;
- (ii) case management supervisor;
- (iii) DDSD Area Manager;
- (iv) DDSD State Office; and
- (v) Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS), if applicable.
- (B) A copy of the narrative is sent with the written notice to DDSD State Office;
- (4) DDSD State Office notifies the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and the OKDHS Contracts Unit to close the provider's contract.