SECTION 450:1-9-5.3. Additional conditions related to certification

(a)   Certification granted by ODMHSAS is not transferable. A change of the ownership of a facility automatically terminates any certification status, requiring application for certification by the new ownership.

(1)   If the certified facility is owned by a corporation the following applies:

(A)   If the corporation is not-for-profit, a change in membership of the Board of Directors of more than fifty percent (50%) of the Directors in three (3) or less calendar months, unless such change was caused by the normal expiration of terms in accordance with the bylaws of the Board of Directors, shall require the facility to be recertified.

(B)   If the corporation is other than not-for-profit, a change in the ownership of more than forty per cent (40%) of the stock in the corporation from the owners at the beginning of the period of certification shall require the facility to be recertified.

(2)   It is the responsibility of the facility to notify the ODMHSAS of the occurrence of either of the conditions requiring recertification and to request the application materials for recertification.

(b)   Organizations granted certification, including Permits for Temporary Operation, shall only publically refer to ODMHSAS Certification in relationship to the specific services, locations, and dates applicable to each currently granted ODMHSAS Certification. This includes all published materials, electronic media, and information posted within a facility. Failure to adhere to this restriction can be cause for action related to Certification in accordance with 1-5-4.

(c)   ODMHSAS shall conduct at least one unannounced additional certification site visit during each one (1) year term of a program granted Probationary Certification and each program granted 1-Year Certification.

(1)   A site visit report will be supplied to the program or facility within five (5) days of the site visit unless precluded by extenuating circumstances.

(2)   If deficiencies are noted, the program or facility must file a Plan of Correction addressing all deficiencies within ten (10) days of receipt of the report.

(3)   Deficiencies verified during the unannounced site visit that indicate danger to the health, safety and/or welfare of the clients will result in immediate suspension and/or revocation.

(d)   Certification may be suspended or revoked with the basis for such action being delineated in Section 450:1-9-9 of this Subchapter.

[Source: Added at 27 Ok Reg 2200, eff 7-11-10; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 1392, eff 7-1-13; Amended at 32 Ok Reg 2066, eff 9-15-15]