La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-4249

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-4249 - Medical Services

A. Medical services shall be provided by the participant's physician of choice.

B. The center shall have a listing of available medical services for referral. When referrals are made, the center shall follow-up to see that the participant is receiving services.

C. Appropriate staff shall immediately notify the participant's physician and the legal or personal representative of any emergency, change in condition or injury to the participant that occurs at the center.

1. In areas where 911 services are not available, the center shall have means to transport participants for medical emergencies.

2. In cities or communities that have a city or community wide ambulance service (fire department or other emergency medical service), a statement in the center files regarding available emergency transportation services and the method of contact for the service will be acceptable.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-4249

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 34:2186 (October 2008), repromulgated LR 34:2632 (December 2008).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and 40:2120.41-46.