Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 1 - General
Chapter 9 - Notification of Next of Kin in Cases of Death in a DHHR Institution/Facility
Section I-901 - Purpose and Scope
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-901
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. It is the policy of DHHR that every reasonable effort shall be made to locate and notify promptly the next of kin (or guardian/custodian) of any patient/client who dies in a DHHR institution or facility. Written procedures shall be adopted in every institution or facility for the notification of next of kin to minimize any emotional stress or undue hardship in the event of the death of patient/client.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 33:1568.1, 33:1561.
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