Long-term care; requiring certain regulation of intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities with sixteen or fewer beds. Effective date.
Impact
The legislation aims to enhance the quality of care for individuals with intellectual disabilities by enforcing federal standards and establishing clear qualifications for administrators of ICF/IID-16. This includes the requirement that the administrators possess specific licenses, ensuring that they have the relevant experience to manage these specialized facilities effectively. By doing so, SB1434 seeks to improve not only oversight but also the quality of life for residents, as facilities must adhere to new standards related to staffing, inspections, and resident care.
Summary
Senate Bill 1434 mandates the regulation of intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities that have sixteen or fewer beds, designated as ICF/IID-16. The bill requires the State Department of Health to oversee these facilities distinctly rather than under the broader Nursing Home Care Act, establishing specific criteria and regulations for their operation. The bill intends to provide a tailored regulatory framework that acknowledges the unique needs of residents in smaller facilities, differentiating them from larger nursing homes.
Contention
Although SB1434 is designed to provide better care for individuals with intellectual disabilities, there may be concerns regarding the implementation and oversight of these new regulations. Stakeholders might argue about the adequacy of funding and resources necessary for enforcing these standards, and whether the State Department of Health can effectively manage an additional regulatory responsibility. Furthermore, the separation of ICF/IID-16 from the Nursing Home Care Act could lead to criticisms regarding the continuity of care between different types of facilities, potentially complicating transitions for residents who may need to move to different care settings.
Long-term care; requiring certain regulation of intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities with sixteen or fewer beds. Effective date.
Long-term care; requiring certain regulation of intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities with sixteen or fewer beds. Effective date.
Long-term care; requiring certain regulation of intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities with sixteen or fewer beds. Effective date.
Long-term care; requiring certain regulation of intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities with sixteen or fewer beds. Effective date.
Intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICFs/IID); requiring regulation as distinct facilities; excluding certain ICFs/IID from certain provisions. Effective date.
Oklahoma Health Care Authority; directing Oklahoma Health Care Authority to implement increased payment for certain long-term care and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Statutes and reports; Administrative Procedures Act; requiring electronic publishing of the Oklahoma Administrative Code and the Oklahoma Register; effective date.
Public finance; creating the Oklahoma Prosperity Act Trust; requiring State Treasurer to develop certain trusts and IRAs established under program. Effective date.
Oklahoma Uniform Securities Act; clarifying membership of Oklahoma Securities Commission; modifying qualifications for certain member of Commission. Effective date. Emergency.
Oklahoma Uniform Securities Act; clarifying membership of Oklahoma Securities Commission; modifying qualifications for certain member of Commission. Effective date. Emergency.
Administrative Procedures Act; modifying publication requirements; clarifying official version of certain publications from the Office of Administrative Rules. Effective date.