The Agency (Improving Lives Counseling Services, Inc wishes to maintain an open line of communication, giving the client adequate opportunity to express opinions, recommendations, and complaints.
Who May File A Grievance: Any client under the care of any agency or anyone interested in the welfare of a client receiving care at any agency (e.g. relative, foster parent, DHS Caseworker) may at his/her discretion provide in writing any opinion or recommendation.
What Complaints Are Considered: The complaint may be about any rule, policy, action, decision, or condition made or permitted by any agents or any other person paid by the agency to care for a client of any agent.
When a Grievance May Be Filed: It is important that grievances be filed as soon as possible. Grievances should be filed within five (5) days of the action grieved.
How To File A Grievance: Request a Grievance Form from any staff member. Write your complaint on the form and include your ideas on a resolution of the problem. Sign the form and return it to the Grievance Coordinator or the Program Director. You may request assistance from the agency employee or another person in getting the form, writing, and/or filing the grievance. The Executive Director at his/her discretion may call a meeting of the staff to give the opinion/grievance due consideration. Any grievance or complaint deemed to be of a serious nature will call for action by the Executive Director with the arrangements for a meeting of a staff committee. This will occur within ten (10) working days. The committee may take any action as deemed necessary. The client may request a written report from the committee, which shall be provided within thirty (30) days from the filing of the grievance or complaint. After your grievance/complaint is filed, an attempt will be made, with your participation, to resolve the problem. You have the right to file grievances, to receive a written response to your complaint, and to appeal if you are not satisfied with the response. If any person attempts to deny you these rights or penalize you for filing a grievance, contact the Program Director.
To Further Pursue A Grievance you may wish to contact DHS/Client Advocacy Officer at:
Advocacy Office 900 E. Main (P.O. Box 151) Norman, OK 73070 Phone: 405-573-6605
For more information about Grievance Procedure, contact the Director in your area: Name: Office of Client Advocacy (OCA) Phone: (918) 295-3101
For concerns about the Notice of Privacy Practices or Privacy Rules:
CMS – Office of Secretary Department of Health and Human Services Washington, D.C. 20201 Toll Free: 877-696-6775
Independence Avenue SW
Room 509 F, HHS Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
OCR Hotlines – Voice: 1-800-368-1019
I acknowledge that the contents of this notice were explained to me by I have read and understand these procedures or will clarify any questions with my clinician.