SECTION 310:664-5-9. Program review and actions

(a)   The Department shall withhold approval of a preparedness program when one (1) of the following has occurred:

(1)   Submission of incomplete or fraudulent application documents;

(2)   Program failure to meet Department requirements;

(3)   Non-compliance of data transfer to the Department;

(4)   Non-compliance with unannounced review visitation; or

(5)   Failure rate of at least fifteen percent (15%) of persons challenging the OHCAPA who completed the program.

(b)   Withholding of approval shall mean that a preparedness program is discontinued until the Department is assured that the program has made the necessary corrections and is in compliance with the rules.

(c)   If the Department withholds approval of a preparedness program, the Department shall:

(1)   Notify the institution in writing of the reason for the withdrawal of approval; and

(2)   Allow participants enrolled in the preparedness program an option to complete the curriculum at the institution or transfer to another Department-approved preparedness program.

(d)   An institution's coordinating representative of the preparedness program may request reconsideration of the Department's decision in accordance with Chapter 2 of this Title and appealed according to the Administrative Procedures Act.

[Source: Added at 15 Ok Reg 2385, eff 6-11-98]