La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-5671

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

Section I-5671 - Safety Provisions for Outpatient Clinics and Residential Facilities

A. The provider shall provide additional supervision when necessary to provide for the safety of all individuals.

B. The provider shall:

1. prohibit weapons of any kind on-site unless possessed by security or law enforcement official or hired security while in uniform and on official business;

2. ensure that its equipment, furnishings, accessories and any other items that are in a state of disrepair or defects are removed and inaccessible until replaced or repaired;

3. ensure that all poisonous, toxic and flammable materials are:

a. maintained in appropriate containers and labeled as to the contents;

b. securely stored in a separate and locked storage area that is inaccessible to clients;

c. maintained only as necessary; and

d. are used in such a manner as to ensure the safety of clients, staff and visitors;

4. ensure that supervision and training is provided to any staff member or client exposed to or that may come in contact with potentially harmful materials such as cleaning solvents and/or detergents;

5. ensure that a first aid kit is readily available in the provider and in all vehicles used to transport clients.

C. Required Inspections. The provider shall be in compliance with all required inspections and shall have documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

D. The provider shall have an on-going safety program in any facility where clients, staff and others may be, that includes:

1. continuous inspection of the provider for possible hazards;

2. continuous monitoring of safety equipment and maintenance or repair when needed;

3. investigation and documentation of all accidents or emergencies; and

4. fire control and evacuation planning with documentation of all emergency drills.

E. Required BHS Provider Reporting. The provider shall report the following incidents in writing to HSS on the HSS approved form within 24 hours of discovery:

1. any disaster or emergency or other unexpected event that causes significant disruption to program operations and an inability to provide services for greater than 24 hours;

2. any death or serious injury of a client that:

a. may potentially be related to program activities; or

b. at the time of his/her death or serious injury, was on-site at the BHS providers premises or a resident of the providers facility; and

3. allegations of client abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-5671

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 411709 (9/1/2015).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2151-2161.