Louisiana Administrative Code

A. A private provider shall have documentation of its authority to operate under state law. 1. A privately owned provider shall have documents identifying the names and addresses of owners. 2. A corporation, partnership or association shall identify the names and addresses of its…

A. A provider shall have a written program description describing: 1. the overall philosophy of the provider; 2. the long-term and short-term goals of the provider; 3. the types of clients to be served by the provider; 4. the services provided directly by the provider; 5. service…

A. A provider shall establish a system of business management and staffing to maintain separate and complete accounts, books, and records. Fiscal records will be maintained according to generally accepted accounting procedures, sufficient to reflect properly all direct and indire…

A. A provider shall have written procedures for the maintenance and security of records and to whom records may be released. Records shall be the property of the provider and the provider, as custodian, shall secure records against loss, tampering, or unauthorized use. B. A provi…

A. A provider shall have an administrative file including: 1. documents identifying the governing body; 2. list of members and officers of the governing body and their addresses and terms of membership, if applicable; 3. by-laws of the governing body and minutes of formal meeting…

A. A provider shall have written record for each client including the following information: 1. basic demographic data; 2. client's history including, where applicable, family data, medical history, educational background, employment history, etc.; 3. statement of presenting prob…

A. A provider shall have a personnel file for each employee which shall contain: 1. the application for employment and/or resume; 2. reference letters from former employer(s) and personal references or phone notes on such references; 3. any required medical examinations; 4. evide…

A. A provider shall have a policy regarding participation of clients in activities related to fundraising and publicity.

A. A provider shall have written plan for recruitment, screening, orientation, on-going training, development, supervision and performance evaluation of staff members.

A. A provider shall employ qualified people representative of cultural and racial groups served by the provider.

A. A provider's screening procedures shall address the prospective employee's qualifications, ability, related experience, health, character, emotional stability and social skills as related to the appropriate job de­scription. B. Prior to employing any person, a provider shall o…

A. A provider's orientation program shall provide at least 16 hours of training for all direct care staff within 30 working days of the date of employment. Orientation training shall include instruction in safety and emergency procedures and in the specific responsibilities of th…

A. A provider shall ensure that each direct service worker participates in at least 40 hours of in-service training each year. Orientation training and activities related to routine supervision of the employee's tasks shall not be considered for the purpose of this requirement.

A. A provider shall undertake an annual performance evaluation of all staff members.

A. A provider shall have written personnel policies and written job descriptions for each staff position. B. A provider shall have a written employee grievance procedure.

A. A provider shall employ a sufficient number of qualified staff and delegate sufficient authority to such staff to ensure that the responsibilities the provider undertakes are carried out, and to adequately perform the following functions: 1. administrative functions; 2. fiscal…

A. A provider shall obtain any required professional services not available from employees of the provider and shall have documentation of access to such services either in the form of a written agreement with an appropriately qualified professional, or written agreements with th…

A. A provider which utilizes volunteers or student interns on a regular basis, shall have a written plan for using such resources. This plan shall be given to all volunteers and interns. The plan shall indicate that all volunteers and interns shall: 1. be directly supervised by a…

A. A provider shall establish procedures to assure adequate communication among staff to provide continuity of services to the client. This system of communication shall include: 1. a regular review of individual and aggregate problems of clients including actions taken to resolv…

A. Accessibility 1. A provider's building, parking lots and facilities shall be accessible to and functional for clients and staff members.

A. A provider shall ensure that all structures on the grounds of the facility accessible to clients are maintained in good repair and are free from any excessive hazard to health and safety.

A. A provider shall have adequate space to serve as an administrative office for records, secretarial work and bookkeeping. B. A provider shall have a designated space to allow private discussions and counseling sessions between individual clients and staff. C. A provider shall e…

A. A provider shall not maintain any firearm or chemical weapon in the office or facility. B. A provider shall ensure that all poisonous, toxic and flammable materials are safely stored in appropriate containers labeled as to contents. Such materials shall be maintained only as n…

A. The provider shall ensure that each client is provided with the transportation necessary for implementing the client's service plan. B. The provider shall have means of transporting clients in cases of emergency. C. Any vehicle used in transporting clients in care of the provi…

A. Capacity. A provider shall not exceed the maximum capacity determined by the fire marshal's office. 1. Other Jurisdictional Approvals. A provider shall be licensed by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Licensing and Certification. C. Staff Coverage 1. Du…

A. Communication. 1. A provider shall have a written description of rules and procedures concerning: a. telephone communication by clients; b. visits from a client's family and friends. B. Routines 1. A provider shall have a written set of daily routines for clients designed to p…

A. Admission Policies 1. A provider shall have a written description of admissions policies and criteria which shall include the following information: a. policies and procedures related to intake; b. the age and sex of clients in care; c. the needs, problems, situations or patte…

A. Exterior Space 1. A provider shall maintain the grounds of the facility in an acceptable manner and shall ensure that the grounds are free from any hazard to health or safety. a. Garbage and rubbish which is stored outside shall be stored securely in non-combustible, covered c…

A. Emergency and Safety Plan 1. A provider shall have a written overall plan of emergency and safety procedures. 2. The plan shall provide for the evacuation of clients to safe or sheltered areas. 3. The plan shall include provisions for training staff and, as appropriate, client…

A. This Chapter prescribes minimum requirements for hydrostatic testing of newly constructed steel carbon dioxide pipeline systems and existing steel pipeline systems that are relocated, replaced, or otherwise changed. However, this Chapter does not apply to movement of pipe cove…

A. Each new pipeline system, each pipeline system in which pipe has been relocated or replaced, or that part of a pipeline system that has been relocated or replaced, must be hydrostatically tested in accordance with this Chapter without leakage. B. The test pressure for each hyd…

A. Water must be used as the test medium unless another medium is approved by the commissioner.

A. Pipe associated with tie-ins must be hydrostatically tested, either with the section to be tied in or separately.

A. A record must be made of each hydrostatic test and that record must be retained as long as the facility tested is in use. B. The record required by Subsection A of this Section must include the recording gauge charts, test instrument calibration data, and the reasons for any f…

A. The regulations contained in this Chapter are applicable only to the casino operator, casino manager and other persons licensed, permitted or determined suitable pursuant to chapter 5 of the Act. B. The following words and terms shall have the following meanings. Annual Audit—…

A. The following persons shall demonstrate their suitability and qualification to the board by clear and convincing evidence: 1. a casino operator; 2. a casino manager; 3. an affiliate of the casino operator; 4. certain holders of debt or equity interest in one or more of the cas…

A. Any person holding a security interest in immovable or movable property used in gaming operations shall be required to demonstrate suitability to the board. B. The following lenders may be presumed suitable in connection with any transaction which is otherwise in compliance wi…

A. If at any time the board finds that an affiliate of the casino operator or casino manager or a holder of a debt or equity interest in the casino operator, the casino manager or a respective affiliate that is required to be and remain suitable has failed to demonstrate suitabil…

A. The casino operator shall be responsible, in addition to the casino manager, for all reporting and approval obligations imposed upon the casino manager by rule or assumed by the casino manager in connection with the casino management agreement. B. Pursuant to the casino operat…

A. To the extent permitted by the Act, the casino operator or casino manager shall be allowed to offer lodging provided that no such lodging may be located within the official gaming establishment. Lodging may be offered and provided by the casino operator or its agents or design…

A. The casino operator may offer food and restaurant services in non-gaming space in the official gaming establishment as permitted by the Act, including the following. 1. Employee Cafeteria. The casino operator may provide cafeteria style food services with seating for the emplo…

A. The casino operator shall establish a capital replacement account to be funded in the manner mandated by the casino operating contract. In the event the contract upon which the funding requirements are established expires or terminates, the casino operator shall fund the capit…

A. The casino operator and the casino manager shall adopt written policies, procedures and regulations to allow the participation of businesses owned by minorities in all design, engineering, construction, banking and maintenance contracts and any other projects initiated by the …

A. In order to effectuate the policies of the Act related to maintaining the integrity of gaming operations and protecting the safety of persons within the official gaming establishment, the casino operator and casino manager and their employees and agents shall at all times coop…

A. When extending credit to a patron in the form of markers or other lines of credit, the casino operator and casino manager shall adhere to the following rules. These rules shall not apply to check cashing provided such check cashing is performed consistent with the casino opera…

A. Any credit limit, and any changes thereto, must be approved by any one or more of the individuals identified in the internal controls, or holding the job positions of the vice president of casino operation, credit manager, assistant credit manager, credit shift manager, credit…

A. Prior to approving a credit limit increase, a representative of the credit department shall: 1. obtain a written request from the person; 2. verify the person's current casino limits and outstanding balances; 3. verify the person's outstanding indebtedness and personal checkin…