Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 317 - Oklahoma Health Care Authority
Chapter 30 - Medical Providers-Fee for Service
Subchapter 5 - Individual Providers and Specialties
Part 17 - MEDICAL SUPPLIERS
Section 317:30-5-211.19 - Quality assurances and safeguards
Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
All SoonerCare billed durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) must have the following quality assurances and safeguards:
(1) All DMEPOS items provided to SoonerCare members must meet manufacturer standards. The equipment must be provided by trained professionals in a manner that is both nationally recognized for safe and effective member care and that meets the member's needs and therapeutic goals, and that the member has received the appropriate education in order to minimize any hazard or safety risks.
(2) All DMEPOS supplier personnel who are educating SoonerCare members, or repairing SoonerCare DMEPOS items, must be working within the scope of their practice and meet all state and federal requirements.
(3) DMEPOS suppliers must implement a program that promotes the safe use of equipment, and minimizes safety risks, infections, and hazards. Suppliers must investigate any incident, injury, or infection in which DMEPOS items were a contributor.
(4) DMEPOS suppliers must make available their regular business hours and after-hour access telephone numbers for customer service, and for information about equipment repair, and emergency coverage.
(5) DMEPOS suppliers must provide follow-up services to members, consistent with the types of equipment and item(s) provided, and recommendations from the prescribing physician.
Added at 28 Ok Reg 1478, eff 6-25-11