Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
TITLE 310. Oklahoma State Department of Health |
Chapter 662. Home Care Agencies |
Subchapter 8. Sitter or Companion Services |
SECTION 310:662-8-3. Licensure issuance/renewal
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- (a) Expiration. Each license for a companion or sitter service shall expire one (1) year after issuance on the last day of the month of issuance unless suspended or revoked.(b) Deadlines for applications. The license application shall be filed in accordance with the following deadlines.(1) The application for a companion or sitter service license shall be filed at least thirty (30) days before beginning operations.(2) The application for an initial license, for a transfer of ownership or operation, shall be filed at least thirty (30) days prior to the transfer. If the Department finds that an emergency exists which threatens the welfare of clients, the thirty (30) day advance filing notice may be waived.(3) The application for renewal of a licensed existing sitter or companion service shall be filed at least thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date of the license.(4) An incomplete initial or renewal application received by the Department shall be summarily dismissed after thirty (30) days of applicant notification of an incomplete application. Thereafter, the applicant shall submit a new application and the initial or renewal fee.