(a) Infants served are the newborn infants whose mothers are in Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) custody and served in the residential maternity services placement.
(b) The infant is accompanied in care by his or her mother and the length of stay does not exceed 45 days, except with the approval of the Children and Family Services Division (CFSD) Community-Based Residential Services programs manager. • 1
(c) The contractor provides residential maternity services for infants in care that include:
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(1) a separate, suitable bed in a room shared with his or her mother. No other adults or children share the room with the mother and infant;
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(2) child care equipment, including bedding, high chairs, if needed, car seats, appropriate toys, and furniture;
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(3) clothing;
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(4) all food, formula, diapers, and personal hygiene items; and
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(5) pediatric care. Prior consultation and consent from infant's mother is required for any medical procedure.
(d) The contractor documents the interaction between the mother and the infant in the child's case record.
(e) The funded contractor is:
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(1) reimbursed by OKDHS at a fixed daily rate, based upon actual utilization. The fixed daily rate is a blend of Title IV-E funds, per eligibility of each child served, and state funds; and
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(2) submits Form DCYS-S-2 (new form number 04CB002E), CFSD Claim for Purchase of Residential Care, for reimbursement to CFSD Administrative Services Unit.