SECTION 450:60-5-2. Independent living services  


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  • (a)   Programs that elect to provide independent living services for consumers clinically ready for outpatient care shall provide housing for such persons.
    (b)   At a minimum, the facility shall provide or arrange at least monthly contact for each consumer with a physician, psychotherapist, and dietitian.
    (c)   The facility shall provide at least one therapeutic meal per week that is supervised by a psychotherapist.
    (d)   A community living program shall have written policies and procedures specifying how, and by whom, the following services shall be performed:
    (1)   Medical treatment for residents on both emergency and routine bases;
    (2)   Mental health and substance abuse services on both emergency and routine bases;
    (3)   Daily living, social and occupational evaluation and progress planning;
    (4)   Daily living and social skills training;
    (5)   Occupational and vocational training;
    (6)   Assistance to residents in locating appropriate alternative living arrangements as clinically indicated or requested by resident or as part of program completion or graduation;
    (7)   A mechanism for orientation and education of new residents, which shall include, at least:
    (A)   Emergency procedures including fire, health and safety procedures;
    (B)   Resident rights and responsibilities; and
    (C)   Program expectations and rules.
    (8)   Assistance to residents in accessing community resources.
    (e)   There shall be documentation indicating that each resident has received orientation and education on emergency procedures, resident rights and responsibilities, and program expectations and rules.
    (f)   To ensure a safe and sanitary environment for residents, the following shall apply for all CEDT owned and/or managed housing facilities:
    (1)   The apartment or house and furnishings shall be in good repair, and free of unpleasant odors, and insect and rodent infestations.
    (2)   The apartment or house shall contain safe heating and air conditioning systems, which are in proper working conditions. Each apartment or house shall have an annual fire and safety inspection by the State or local Fire Marshal's office.
    (3)   Apartments or houses shall be inspected by CEDT staff on a regular basis as specified in agency Policy and Procedures to ensure that fire, health or safety hazards do not exist.
    (4)   The program shall develop and maintain emergency policy and procedures which shall include but are not limited to:
    (A)   Fire response and evaluations;
    (B)   Response to other disasters;
    (C)   Relocation if housing unit(s) become unlivable; and
    (D)   Personal accident or illness.
[Source: Added at 23 Ok Reg 1617, eff 4-25-06 (emergency); Added at 24 Ok Reg 1428, eff 7-1-07]