La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-8501

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

Section I-8501 - Introduction

A. These rules and regulations contain the minimum licensure standards for intermediate care facilities for persons with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD), pursuant to R.S. 40:2180 et seq.

B. Standards are established to ensure minimum compliance under the law, equity among those served, provision of authorized services, and proper disbursement. It is the ICF/DD facility's responsibility to keep these standards current. The standards are the basis for surveys by the state agency, and are necessary for the ICF/DD to remain in compliance with state regulations for licensure.

C. Monitoring of an ICF/DD's compliance with state regulations is the responsibility of Department of Health and Hospitals, Health Standards Section (HSS).

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-8501

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 38:3181 (December 2012).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2180-2180.5.