Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 340 - Department of Human Services › Chapter 110 - Licensing Services › Subchapter 3 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR CHILD CARE FACILITIES › Part 9 - REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES › Section 340:110-3-154.1 - Program

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
(a)
Rights of residents.
The
				  facility has current, written clients' rights policy that supports and protects
				  all residents, which is available for residents, parents or custodians, staff,
				  and licensing staff to review.
(1) Each
				  resident and family is informed, in a language they commonly use, of the
				  facility's policies and procedures regarding his or her rights.
(2) Each resident has a right to an
				  individualized plan of care or treatment that focuses the services of the
				  facility toward meeting the resident's needs. Each resident has the right to
				  participate in the development of the plan.
(3) The facility ensures resident's rights
				  and responsibilities are protected regarding items listed in (A) - (P) of this
				  paragraph.
(A)
Personal
				  finances.
Each resident is given the opportunity to have and handle
				  money for personal use per the resident's service plan.
(B)
Personal possessions.
Each
				  resident is allowed to bring personal possessions to the facility and acquire
				  personal belongings as permitted by facility policy and procedure.
(C)
Personal care and hygiene.
Each resident is supplied with facilities and supplies for personal care,
				  hygiene, and grooming.
(D)
Clothing.
Each resident possesses adequate, clean, well-fitting,
				  and seasonable clothing and has a safe place to keep it.
(E)
Community activities.
Each
				  resident has the right to community contacts and opportunities for
				  participation in the local community per the resident's service plan.
(F)
Telephone contacts.
Each
				  resident has access to a telephone to initiate and receive uncensored personal
				  calls per facility policy and procedure. The residents have access to an
				  attorney and authorized representative of the referring agency.
(G)
Mail.
Resident's letters,
				  both incoming and outgoing, are not opened unless there is suspicion of
				  contraband. When correspondence is opened, the resident is informed in advance,
				  and is present when the letter is opened. This action is documented.
(H)
Restrictions.
Any
				  restrictions placed on communications are explained to the resident and clearly
				  documented.
(I)
Publicity.
Consent is obtained by the facility from the resident
				  and the resident's parents or custodian prior to the use of any publicity about
				  or related to the resident.
(i) Residents are
				  not caused embarrassment by any publicity or promotional materials.
(ii) Residents are not forced to acknowledge
				  their dependency on the facility or their gratitude to it.
(J)
Grievance.
Residents and
				  parents or custodians have the right to file a grievance.
(K)
Religious training.
Each
				  resident is provided an opportunity to participate in religious
				  services.
(L)
Work.
Each resident is taught good work habits and is provided with a variety of
				  tasks. Whenever possible, residents earn money through work. Residents are
				  never substituted for employed staff.
(M)
Safety.
Adequate measures
				  are taken to prevent accidents and to avoid health and safety
				  hazards.
(N)
Activities.
The program provides each resident regular
				  opportunities to engage in age appropriate or developmentally appropriate
				  activities.
(O)
Recreation.
Each resident is given time to pursue talents,
				  hobbies, and chosen interests per the resident's service plan.
(i) The facility provides a balanced on- or
				  off-grounds recreational program.
(ii) A written schedule of planned
				  recreational, leisure, or physical exercise activities is developed with input
				  from staff members and residents and is kept on file and available for
				  licensing staff to review.
(P)
Sleep.
The facility provides
				  adequate time and facilities for proper rest and sleep commensurate with each
				  resident's age, health needs, safety, and activities.