SECTION 450:17-5-60. Supervised transitional living programs

(a)   Supervised transitional living programs are supervised places of temporary transitional residence for mental health consumers needing on-site support twenty-four (24) hours a day. These programs are intended to assist residents with stabilization and acquisition of skills necessary to transition to an independent living situation.

(b)   Supervised transitional living programs shall:

(1)   Have paid staff on duty twenty-four (24) hours a day, with backup coverage in case of staff unscheduled absences, illness or emergencies.

(2)   Maintain staffing number and composition, and training and expertise to sufficiently supervise, provide and maintain the services as defined in the program's goals and objectives and to ensure the safety of the residents.

(3)   Develop and implement a component of governance by the tenants.

(4)   Be licensed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health if required.

(c)   In these programs, the following shall be available for all residents, and shall be specified on the resident's service plan or housing plan, according to individual resident needs and interests: The program shall offer 20 hours per week of meaningful activity. A minimum of ten (10) hours should be provided on-site, with at least eight (8) of those ten (10) hours focusing specifically on independent living skills training.

(d)   Compliance with 450:17-5-60 shall be determined by on-site observation; interviews with residents, program staff, and other appropriate CMHC staff; and a review of the following: policy and procedures, facility documentation (including staff schedules), residents' council minutes, and valid State Department of Health Certificate of Licensure if required.

[Source: Added at 13 Ok Reg 2741, eff 7-1-96; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1494, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2333, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1067, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 960, eff 7-1-05; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2216, eff 7-11-10]