This letter transmits twelve no change rules surrounding foster care as a result of the Five Year Review. The following is a list of the no change rules:

OAC rule 5101:2-5-04.1, entitled "Acceptance of accreditation in lieu of certification requirements," provides guidance to agencies on procedures and requirements for the acceptance of accreditation from sources other than through the certification criteria.

OAC rule 5101:2-5-14, entitled "Treatment or diagnostic services," provides guidance to agencies on informing the custodial agency of the medical treatment for a foster child.

OAC rule 5101:2-5-15, entitled "Volunteers and college interns," provides guidance to agencies on the requirements for the use of volunteers and college interns within the agency.

OAC rule 5101:2-5-34, entitled "PCPA and PNA case plans and administrative case reviews for direct placements," provides guidance to agencies on procedures and requirements for direct placement case plans for foster children.

OAC rule 5101:2-9-04, entitled "General maintenance of a residential facility," provides guidance to foster care residential facilities regarding the infrastructure of the facility.

OAC rule 5101:2-9-07, entitled "Emergency planning and preparedness," provides guidance to foster care residential facilities regarding the requirements for emergency situations such as natural disasters and fires.

OAC rule 5101:2-9-09, entitled "Emergency medical plan and first aid supplies," provides guidance to foster care residential facilities regarding the requirements for emergency medical incidents as well as the required medical supplies for a facility.

OAC rule 5101:2-9-15, entitled "Residential facility handbook for residents and their families," provides requirements for foster care residential facilities in regard to the content of the facility handbook.

OAC rule 5101:2-9-18, entitled "Recreation and leisure activities and equipment," provides guidance and regulations for recreational equipment and activities at a foster care residential facility.

OAC rule 5101:2-9-26, entitled "Living rooms, dining areas and lounges," provides guidance to foster care residential facilities on the regulations for size, furniture and other requirements of living rooms, dining areas and lounges.

OAC rule 5101:2-9-31, entitled "Laundry Facilities," provides guidance to foster care residential facilities on regulations for the laundry area of the facility.

OAC rule 5101:2-9-35, entitled "Additional programmatic requirements regarding behavior management," provides guidance to foster care residential facilities on more detailed behavior management regulations.

INSTRUCTIONS: The following chart identifies the material that should be removed from the Family, Children and Adult Services Manual (FCASM) and the material that should be added.