La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-8765

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

Section I-8765 - Abuse and Neglect

A. The ABI facility shall develop, implement and comply with facility-specific written policies and procedures related to compliance with this Section, including, but not limited to policies and procedures that include provisions for:

1. protect clients from abuse/neglect and/or injury inflicted by other clients, staff or third parties;

2. ensure that the client and/or reporter of the abuse is protected from potential harassment during the investigation;

3. ensure training and maintaining staff awareness of abuse prevention, current definitions of abuse and neglect, reporting requirements and applicable laws;

4. ensure that procedures for reporting critical incidents involving abuse and neglect are followed; and

5. ensure that the director completes an investigation report within five working days.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-8765

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 432180 (11/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and 40:2120.31-40.