La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-6873

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

Section I-6873 - Compliance with Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure Law

A. Any ARCP which offers to provide a special program for persons with alzheimer's disease or a related disorder by means of an alzheimer's special care unit shall disclose the form of care or treatment provided that distinguishes it as being especially applicable to or suitable for such persons.

1. Disclosure shall be made to the department and to any person seeking ASCU placement on behalf of a person with alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.

2. Information disclosed shall explain additional care provided in each of the following areas:

a. philosophy and mission;

b. pre-admission criteria;

c. admission and discharge criteria;

d. assessment;

e. care planning and implementation;

f. staffing patterns and training;

g. physical environment;

h. resident activities;

i. family role in care; and

j. program fees.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-6873

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 34:2601 (December 2008).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2166.1-2166.8.