Okla. Admin. Code § 450:1-9-6.2

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

Section 450:1-9-6.2 - Adding new programs or optional services

(a) After initial certification, a facility or program may request to add additional programs or optional services.

(b) Addition of new programs do not require a Permit for Temporary Operations for certification, provided that:

(1) The organization has an existing certification(s) in good standing for the chapter(s) which cover the new program. The existing certification(s) must not be a Permit for Temporary Operations; and

(2) The new program is providing services that are the same or lower level of care than the program(s) currently certified with the organization. If the new program is providing services at a higher or more restrictive level of care, the organization must first obtain a Permit for Temporary Operations for the applicable services.

(c) A currently certified Community Mental Health Center service location may add a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic certification without first obtaining a Permit for Temporary Operations.

(d) Organizations may add optional services to their existing certification upon request to ODMHSAS, provided that the optional services are included in the scope of the existing certification Chapter. The existing certification must not be a Permit for Temporary Operations.

(e) Approval for additional programs that meet the requirements specified in (b) or (c) above may be granted by the Commissioner or designee upon submission of the required documentation to ODMHSAS.

(1) The facility must notify ODMHSAS in writing of the plan to add a program or level of care on a form and in a manner prescribed by ODMHSAS.

(2) The required documentation and supporting evidence includes, but is not limited to:

(A) description of new program or level of care and services provided;

(B) personnel and training information; and

(C) number of beds and physical facility changes, if applicable.

(3) If the new program or level of care will be provided at a new service location, the required written documentation and supporting evidence also includes, but is not limited to:

(A) fire & safety inspection;

(B) facility policies and procedures;

(C) zoning compliance; and

(D) evidence of compliance with Title 43A O.S. § 3-417.1, if applicable.

(f) At the time of the next review of the organization's certification, new programs or optional services may be reviewed on a separate schedule.

Okla. Admin. Code § 450:1-9-6.2

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