Louisiana Administrative Code

A. Procedure Codes Not Listed in Rules 1. If a procedure is performed which is not listed in the maximum fee allowance, the health care provider must use an appropriate CDT code descriptor. They submit a narrative report to the carrier to explain why it was medically necessary to…

A. To ensure that the maximum allowable reimbursement schedule is as fair as possible, the Office of Workers' Compensation will require the carriers/self-insured employers to submit the following information for claims incurred in the preceding period. 1. This information will be…

CDT Code Description Maximum Reimbursement D0120 Periodic oral evaluation—established patient 50 D0140 Limited oral evaluation—problem focused 75 D0145 Oral evaluation—patient under 3 yrs and counseling with primary caregiver 69 D0150 Comprehensive oral evaluation—new or establis…

A. In response to the mounting concern about the use of drugs by youth, the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement makes Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) grants available to sheriffs' offices, marshal and constable offices, and police departments who can demonstrate th…

A. The examination covers the following aspects of public library service: 1. library organization and administration; 2. library budgets and financial operation; 3. standards for library service; 4. Louisiana laws pertaining to libraries and library administration; 5. current st…

A. The examination is given both orally and written. The oral examination includes an interview with the candidate, and may be given on the same day as the written examination.

A. The examination is given quarterly. Announcement of examinations is made at least two months before each examination is given, and all applications for that examination must be on file with the State Library not later than a month before the date of the examination. With permi…

A. The board reserves the right to cancel any announced examination if fewer than three candidates signify their desire to appear.

A. The mission of this waiver is to create options and provide meaningful opportunities that enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through employment and day service supports in the community. The goals of the supports waiver are as …

A. Supports Waiver beneficiaries are expected to be integrated in and have full access to the greater community while receiving services, to the same extent as individuals without disabilities. Providers shall meet the requirements of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Servi…

A. The purpose of this Chapter is to implement the High Impact Jobs Program as established by R.S. 51:2771. B. This Chapter shall be administered to achieve the following purposes: 1. to encourage companies to create jobs that pay above the parish average wage and offer a basic h…

A. Terms not otherwise defined in this Chapter shall have the same meaning given to them in R.S. 51:2771, unless the context clearly requires otherwise. B. In this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings provided herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise…

A. The following general principles will direct the administration of the program. 1. Grant awards are not to be considered as an entitlement for companies, and the secretary has the final authority to determine whether or not each particular applicant is eligible and meets the c…

A. Companies primarily engaged in the following sectors are ineligible for participation in the program: 1. gaming; 2. retail sales; 3. professional sports teams; 4. state and political subdivision enterprises; 5. automotive rental and leasing; 6. local solid waste disposal; 7. l…

A. LED will provide a standard application form which applicants will be required to use to apply for assistance under this program. Applications may be filed through LED’s online Fastlane portal, or as otherwise directed by LED. B. The application shall include, but not be limit…

A. LED may consider various discretionary factors when determining which applications will be funded. Among the factors which may be taken into consideration are the following; 1. industry sectors identified in LED’s strategic plan, as may be amended from time to time; 2. letters…

A. In the event LED determines that an applicant is eligible, funding is available and a grant would be appropriate, a contract will be issued, specifying the amount, the terms and conditions of the grant. Companies with project sites located in distressed areas may be subject to…

A. If a company receives a grant award pursuant to this High Impact Jobs Program and it is subsequently determined that the company did not qualify for the benefit then: 1. Future payments to the company shall be reduced by the amount wrongfully received by the company; or, 2. If…

1. provides outpatient services, including specialized outpatient services for children, the elderly, individuals who are chronically mentally ill, and clients of its mental health service area who have been discharged from inpatient treatment at a mental health facility; 2. prov…

A. The purpose of this Chapter is to: 1. provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of statewide licensing standards for the care of patients and clients in level III crisis receiving centers (CRCs); 2. ensure the maintenance of these standards; and 3. regulate c…

Active Client⎯a client of the CRC who is currently receiving services from the CRC. Administrative Procedure Act⎯R.S. 49:950 et seq. Administrative Review⎯Health Standards Section's review of documentation submitted by the center in lieu of an on-site survey. Adult⎯a person that …

A. All entities providing crisis receiving services shall be licensed by LDH. It shall be unlawful to operate as a CRC without a license issued by the department. LDH is the only licensing authority for CRCs in Louisiana. B. A CRC license authorizes the center to provide crisis r…

A. Any entity, organization or person interested in operating a crisis receiving center must submit a completed initial license application packet to the department for approval. Initial CRC licensure application packets are available from HSS. B. A person/entity/organization app…

A. Prior to the initial license being issued, an initial licensing survey shall be conducted on-site to ensure compliance with the licensing laws and standards. B. If the initial licensing survey finds that the center is compliant with all licensing laws, regulations and other re…

A. The department has the authority to issue the following types of licenses. 1. Initial License a. The department shall issue a full license to the CRC when the initial licensing survey indicates the center is compliant with: i. all licensing laws and regulations; ii. all other …

A. Within five days of the occurrence, the CRC shall report in writing to HSS the following changes to the: 1. CRC's entity name; 2. business name; 3. mailing address; or 4. telephone number. B. Any change to the CRC's name or "doing business as” name requires the applicable nonr…

A. A CRC license expires on the expiration date listed on the license, unless timely renewed by the CRC. B. To renew a license, the CRC shall submit a completed license renewal application packet to the department at least 30 days prior to the expiration of the current license. T…

A. The department may conduct periodic licensing surveys and other surveys as deemed necessary to ensure compliance with all laws, rules and regulations governing crisis receiving centers and to ensure client health, safety and welfare. These surveys may be conducted on-site or b…

A. Pursuant to R.S. 40:2009.13 et seq., the department has the authority to conduct unannounced complaint surveys on crisis receiving centers. B. The department shall issue a statement of deficiency to the center if it finds a deficiency during the complaint survey. C. Plan of Co…

A. The CRC shall make any statement of deficiencies available to the public upon request after the center submits a plan of correction that is accepted by the department or 90 days after the statement of deficiencies is issued to the center, whichever occurs first. B. Informal Re…

A. Except as provided in §5407 and §5409 of these licensing regulations, a license shall be immediately null and void if a provider ceases to operate. B. A cessation of business is deemed to be effective the date on which the provider stopped offering or providing services to the…

A. The department may issue sanctions for deficiencies and violations of law, rules and regulations that may include, but are not limited to: 1. civil fines; 2. directed plans of correction; 3. provisional licensure; and/or 4. license revocation or denial of license renewal. B. T…

A. The department shall provide written notice to the CRC of the following: 1. license denial; 2. license revocation; or 3. denial of license renewal. B. The CRC has the right to an administrative reconsideration of the license denial, license revocation or denial of license rene…

A. Purpose and Organizational Structure. The CRC shall develop and implement a statement maintained by the center that clearly defines the purpose of the CRC. The statement shall include: 1. the program philosophy; 2. the program goals and objectives; 3. the ages, sex and charact…

A. A crisis receiving center shall have the following: 1. an identifiable governing body with responsibility for and authority over the policies and operations of the center; 2. documents identifying the governing body's: a. members; b. contact information for each member; c. ter…

A. Each CRC shall develop, implement and comply with center-specific written policies and procedures governing all requirements of this chapter, including, but not limited to the following areas: 1. protection of the health, safety, and wellbeing of each client; 2. providing trea…

A. The CRC shall ensure: 1. a single client record is maintained for each client according to current professional standards; 2. policies and procedures regarding confidentiality of records, maintenance, safeguarding and storage of records are developed, implemented and followed;…

A. The CRC shall: 1. maintain and safeguard all possessions, including money, brought to the center by clients; 2. maintain an inventory of each client's possessions from the date of admission; and 3. return all possessions to the client upon the client's discharge.

A. A CRC shall have a quality improvement (QI) plan that: 1. assures that the overall function of the center is in compliance with federal, state, and local laws; 2. is meeting the needs of the citizens of the area; 3. is attaining the goals and objectives established in the cent…

A. The CRC shall maintain an organized professional staff who is accountable to the governing body for the overall responsibility of: 1. the quality of all clinical care provided to clients; 2. the ethical conduct and professional practices of its members; 3. compliance with poli…

A. A CRC shall have the following minimum staff: 1. a CRC manager who: a. has a minimum of a master's degree in a human services field or is a licensed registered nurse; b. has at least one year of qualifying experience in the field of behavioral health; c. is a full time employe…

A. A CRC shall maintain a personnel file for each employee and direct care staff member in the center. Each record shall contain: 1. the application for employment and/or resume, including contact information and employment history for the preceding five years, if applicable; 2. …

A. A CRC shall not refuse admission to any individual on the grounds of race, national origin, ethnicity or disability. B. A CRC shall admit only those individuals whose needs, pursuant to the screening, can be fully met by the center. C. A CRC shall expect to receive individuals…

A. The CRC shall develop, implement and comply with policies and procedures that address when and how clients will be discharged and referred or transferred to other providers in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. B. Discharge planning shall begin …

A. A CRC shall: 1. operate 24 hours per day seven days a week; 2. operate no more than 24 licensed beds; 3. operate no more than 36 chairs/recliners for observation and crisis stabilization 4. provide services to either adults or minors but not both; and 5. provide services that …

A. The CRC shall have laboratory services available to meet the needs of its clients, including the ability to: 1. obtain STAT laboratory results as needed at all times; 2. conduct a dipstick urine drug screen; and 3. conduct a breath analysis for immediate determination of blood…

A. The CRC may provide pharmaceutical services on-site at the center or off-site pursuant to a written agreement with a pharmaceutical provider. B. All compounding, packaging, and dispensing of medications shall be accomplished in accordance with Louisiana laws and Board of Pharm…