Okla. Admin. Code § 75:15-2-4

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

Section 75:15-2-4 - Safe Home program

(a) All Safe Home programs shall comply with section 75:15-2-1 and the following:

(1) The program shall offer confidential housing 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

(2) Certified DVSA providers that have a formal agreement for a Safe Home shall:

(A) assure that each Safe Home offers residents with access to minimum necessities including bedding, clothing, articles for grooming and personal hygiene, and food;

(B) develop and disseminate to Safe Home providers and residents written rules, policies and procedures that include admission and exit criteria, including security measures;

(C) have written procedures for monitoring Safe Homes to ensure that the homes meet standards for cleanliness and safety;

(D) offer orientation to all clients and require they sign a contract acknowledging they have read and understand the rules of their stay;

(E) assign an advocate or liaison for clients. This person, or a crisis line staff or volunteer, shall be available for emergencies and support at all times; and

(F) offer at least one 30 minute face-to-face service contact per week with each Safe Home resident.

(b) The program shall establish criteria to screen potential Safe Home providers. Screening will include an application with references, an interview and a site visit. Each Safe Home will be reassessed annually.

(c) All Safe Homes must be supervised by the certified program, who will conduct on-site observations at least monthly when clients are in residence.

(d) The certified program shall have a written agreement with each Safe Home provider that outlines specific responsibilities of both the program and the provider to include expectations and limitations (e.g., no babysitting or individual advocacy) and compliance with confidentiality. The agreement shall clearly state that the program will not be held liable for damage incurred by the Safe Home provider. Both parties will sign the agreement.

(e) Compliance with 75:15-2-4 shall be determined by a review of program policies and procedures, client records, on-site observations, written agreements, and/or other program documentation.

Okla. Admin. Code § 75:15-2-4

Added at 24 Ok Reg 2508, eff 7-15-07; Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1906, eff 7-11-11; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1759, eff 8-11-12

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 33, Issue 24, September 1, 2016, eff. 9/11/2016