1. (a)

   1. (1) The area agency on aging shall conduct assessments of each subcontractor meal site at least once a year in accordance with 20 CAR § 430-1301 et seq., Area Agency on Aging Subcontractor Assessments.
   2. (2) The area agency on aging shall take appropriate action and follow-up to be sure corrections are made when noncompliance is found.

   3. (3)

      1. (A) A summary of findings and corrective actions must be sent to the provider within four (4) weeks.
      2. (B) Risks to health and safety of participants must be immediately addressed when found.
      3. (C) The providers must reply within four (4) weeks.
   4. (4) The area agency on aging must follow up to ensure that corrections were made.
   5. (5) Documentation of assessments and follow-up must be available for Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services of the Department of Human Services review.

2. (b)

   1. (1) The division annual assessment of the area agency on aging shall include, but will not be limited to:

      1. (A) A review of program records;
      2. (B) Random on-site review of client records;
      3. (C) Observation of meal service; and
      4. (D) Inspection of subcontractor facilities and/or senior centers.
   2. (2) Participant interviews for both home­delivered and congregate programs may also be conducted.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: “1-1-96”