La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-9102

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

Section I-9102 - Governing Body

A. The governing body shall designate an individual who is responsible for the day-to-day management of the HHA and shall ensure that all services provided are consistent with accepted standards of practice.

B. Responsibilities. The governing body shall:

1. conduct an annual documented review of the policies and procedures, the budget, overall program evaluation, statistical information, complaint resolutions, any projected changes, and emergency preparedness;

2. maintain written minutes of meetings with the signatures of all attendees, dates, and times; and

3. receive written notification of any of the following:

a. the agency's administrator or clinical manager is fired, resigns, or becomes incapacitated to the extent that he/she can no longer perform his/her duties;

b. the agency is surveyed and found to be in violation of the state law, minimum standards, Rules, or regulations of LDH;

c. any other grounds which adversely affect the agency's operation;

4. shall receive and acknowledge the results of any QAPI evaluation; and

5. maintain an organizational chart that delineates lines of authority and responsibility for all home health personnel.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-9102

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 481827 (7/1/2022).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2116.31 et seq.