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340:2-3-54. Grievances of residents of private group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities
Revised 7-1-09
(a) Application. This Section describes processes relating to grievances of residents of private group homes subject to Section 1430.01, et seq., of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes. The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) legal authority includes Sections 1430.11 and 1430.20 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
(b) Definitions. The definitions in OAC 340:2-3-2 and 340:2-3-45(b) apply to this Section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(c) Notice of grievance rights. Upon admission, each individual and, if appropriate, the resident's family or designated representative is given a copy of the group home's grievance procedure and a written notice which identifies the group home's grievance coordinator and explains the resident's right to file grievances. After the resident or the resident's guardian signs the notice form, a copy is made for the resident or the resident's guardian. A copy also is sent to the resident's DDSD case manager if one is assigned. The original is maintained in the resident's permanent record. The grievance procedure is reviewed with the resident or the resident's guardian at least one time a year. If the designated LGC changes, the group home notifies the residents and the residents' guardian or a responsible relative of the name and contact information of the new LGC within ten business days.
(d) Grievance policies required. Every private group home to which this Section applies is required to operate a system for resolution of grievances by residents using policies and procedures in compliance with OAC 340:2-3-45. If a grievance involves a decision of a resident's team and the resident has a DDSD case manager, the first level respondent is the supervisor of the client's case manager.
(e) Contested grievances appealed to the state office. When a grievant asks to appeal an OKDHS grievance, the appeal is processed in accordance with OAC 340:2-3-46.
(f) Monitoring grievance programs. The Office for Client Advocacy, in cooperation with other monitoring entities to avoid unnecessary duplication, monitors group home grievance programs in accordance with OAC 340:2-3-45(d) through (h).
