La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-5337

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

Section I-5337 - General Provisions

A. Purpose and Organizational Structure. The CRC shall develop and implement a statement maintained by the center that clearly defines the purpose of the CRC. The statement shall include:

1. the program philosophy;

2. the program goals and objectives;

3. the ages, sex and characteristics of clients accepted for care;

4. the geographic area served;

5. the types of services provided;

6. the admission criteria;

7. the needs, problems, situations or patterns addressed by the provider's program; and

8. an organizational chart of the provider which clearly delineates the lines of authority.

B. Lhe CRC shall provide supervision and services that:

1. conform to the department's rules and regulations;

2. meet the needs of the client as identified and addressed in the client's treatment plan;

3. protect each client's rights; and

4. promote the social, physical and mental well-being of clients.

C. Lhe CRC shall maintain any information or documentation related to compliance with this Chapter and shall make such information or documentation available to the department.

D. Required Reporting. Lhe center shall report the following incidents in writing to HSS within 24 hours of discovery:

1. any disaster or emergency or other unexpected event that causes significant disruption to program operations;

2. any death or serious injury of a client:

a. that may potentially be related to program activities; or

b. who at the time of his/her death or serious injury was an active client of the center; and

3. allegations of client abuse, neglect, exploitation and misappropriation of client funds.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-5337

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 41:110 (January 2015), Amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 47474 (4/1/2021).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2180.14.