57. Outreach service standards

340:105-10-57. Outreach service standards

Revised 9-15-22

(a) Policy. Outreach services seek out and identify older individuals eligible for assistance under the Older Americans Act and other programs, both public and private, and informs them of assistance availability. All outreach service providers comply with standards outlined in this Section and in Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340:105-10-51, 340:105-10-58 and 340:105-10-60.

(b) Authority. The authority for this Section is Section 306(4)(B) and Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1321.17.

(c) Procedures. This Section is implemented by the Area Agency on Aging. The AAA is required to:

(1) incorporate the policy into its Title III policy and procedures manual;

(2) provide orientation to outreach staff on the policy;

(3) monitor compliance with the policy; and

(4) provide ongoing technical assistance to Title III projects regarding the policy.

(d) Cross references. See OAC 340:105-10-50.1(a)(14), 340:105-10-51, 340:105‑10‑54(a)(3), 340:105-10-58, 340:105-10-59, and 340:105-10-60.

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