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340:75-1-151.2. Emergency service response
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Revised 5-11-06


     Oklahoma Children's Services (OCS) may be initiated on an emergency basis, if warranted, with verbal authorization from the OCS contract liaison.   • 1  Authorization and provision of OCS emergency services do not waive the referral requirement for completion and approval of a referral in KIDS or the Child Welfare (CW) worker's participation in the Comprehensive Home-Based Services (CHBS) intake staffing.  For Parent Aide Services (PAS), the CW worker's participation in the initial contact is desired, but not mandatory

INSTRUCTIONS TO STAFF 340:75-1-151.2

 

1.  Emergency service.  When an emergency exists, such as the need for immediate services or resources permit a child to be released from a shelter, the Child Welfare (CW) worker, with CW supervisor approval, contacts the Oklahoma Children's Services (OCS) contract liaison by phone or e-mail to request an emergency service response by OCS.  Authorization by the OCS contract liaison is required for emergency referrals; however, arrangements may be made by phone, if necessary, to ensure that the contractor has sufficient information to initiate services.
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