Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 1 - General
Chapter 16 - Admissions Criteria for Inpatient Facilities
Section I-1609 - Intermediate Care Facilities/Mental Retardation (ICF/MR) Facilities Operated by the Office of Mental Health

1. age 18 years or above;

2. DSM diagnosis of Mental Retardation and/or Developmental Disability;

3. DSM diagnosis of mental illness;

4. can reasonably be expected to benefit from Community Home (CH) active treatment program;

5. must demonstrate compatibility with the physical, cognitive, social and behavioral development exhibited by the individuals in the home where the applicant is to reside and also in the day program as indicated by a published Level of Functioning Scale or other instrument identified by the Office of Mental Health (OMH) as clinically appropriate. Such Level of Functioning Scale must be based on scientifically accepted practice standards and must demonstrate adequate psychometric properties of validity and reliability;

6. must be certifiable for SSI and Medicaid Services;

7. must demonstrate ability to control self and not present a danger to self or others as evidenced by a lack of suicide attempts, suicide plans or self-injurious behaviors within the last three months, and a lack of aggressive behaviors or threatening behaviors towards others within the last three months; and

8. must volunteer for admission and agree to follow rules and actively participate in the program.