La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-9033

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

Section I-9033 - Governing Body [Formerly Section 9029]

A. The PRTF shall have either an effective governing body or individual(s) legally responsible for the conduct of the PRTF operations. No contracts/arrangements or other agreements may limit or diminish the responsibility of the governing body.

B. The governing body shall:

1. establish PRTF-wide policy;

2. adopt bylaws;

3. appoint an administrator;

4. designate qualified clinical director to assume responsibility for the psychiatric aspects of the program and to provide full-time coverage on an on-site or on-call basis;

5. maintain quality of care;

6. ensure the provider's continual compliance and conformity with all relevant federal, state, local and municipal laws and regulations;

7. meet with designated representatives of the department whenever required to do so;

8. inform the department or its designee prior to initiating any substantial changes in the services provided by the facility; and

9. provide an overall institutional plan and budget, and ensure the facility is adequately funded and fiscally sound.

C. The governing body and/or their designee(s) shall develop and approve policies and procedures which define and describe the scope of services offered. They shall be revised as necessary and reviewed at least annually.

D. There shall be an organizational chart that delineates lines of authority and responsibility for all PRTF personnel.

E. The PRTF shall, when required by law, have a representative present at all judicial, educational, or administrative hearings that address the status of a resident in the care of the provider.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-9033

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 30:59 (January 2004), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 38:380 (February 2012), Amended by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 44291 (2/1/2018).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2009.