Okla. Admin. Code § 450:17-5-56

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 450:17-5-56 - Community living programs

(a) Community living programs shall be co-occurring disorder capable and include at least one of the following two types of supportive housing options for persons not in crisis who need assistance with obtaining and maintaining an independent living situation:

(1) Transitional housing; or

(2) Permanent Supported housing;

(b) Community living programs shall maintain staffing numbers, composition, 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 residents. 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 use disorder 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; and

(8) Assistance to residents in accessing community resources including but not limited to rental assistance and other benefits.

(c) 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.

(d) To ensure a safe and sanitary environment for residents, the following shall apply for all CMHC 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 condition. 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 CMHC 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.

(e) Compliance with 450:17-5-56 shall be determined by on-site observation; interviews with residents, program staff, and other appropriate CMHC staff; and a review of facility documentation including a review of the CMHC written policy and procedures and resident records.

Okla. Admin. Code § 450:17-5-56

Added at 13 Ok Reg 2741, eff 7-1-96; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 1494, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2658, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 2333, eff 7-1-02; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1303, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1067, eff 7-1-04; Amended at 22 Ok Reg 960, eff 7-1-05; Amended at 23 Ok Reg 1421, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 2563, eff 7-12-07

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 34, Issue 24, September 1, 2017, eff. 10/1/2017

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/15/2022