Library: Policy

340:105-10-16. Coordination and resource development

Issued 11-29-93

(a) Policy.  The State Agency shall carry out activities which ensure maximum availability of services to the State's elderly population.

(b) Authority.  The authority for OAC 340:105-10-16 is 45 CFR Part 1321.7; Section 305(1)(C), Older Americans Act.

(c) Procedures.  The State Agency ensures maximum availability of services to the State's elderly via the following coordination and resource develop­ment activities:

(1) Identifying national and state programs which impact or could impact the elderly;

(2) Participating in intra and interagency organizations developed for purposes of information sharing, joint planning and service delivery;

(3) Establishing public/private coalitions to address the growing needs of the elderly;

(4) Entering into cooperative agreements with state agencies and organizations in order to clearly outline respective responsibilities and expected outcomes;

(5) Extending opportunities for participation in State Agency sponsored training to state health and social service agencies who serve and/or advocate for the elderly;

(6) Extending opportunities for participation in State Agency sponsored training to businesses and other private entities; and

(7) Participating in training sponsored by other state agencies/ organizations or businesses which improve the skills of State Agency staff and/or otherwise further the interests/needs of Oklahoma's elderly.

(d) Cross references.  See OAC 340:105-10-11(a)(3).