Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 42 - Adult Day Health Care
Subchapter D - ADHC Center Services
Section I-4241 - Mandatory Daily Program Components

A. There shall be a planned daily program of both individual and group activities which is sufficiently varied and structured so as to directly involve the participants in a stimulated and meaningful use of time while at the center. Emphasis shall be given to maintaining and improving the participants' functional abilities.

B. Participants shall be encouraged to take part in the planning and directions of activities. Programming shall allow for active and passive participation.

C. Centers shall provide a detailed description of individual and group activities that are being provided to participants on a daily basis and shall make this information available upon request. This information shall also be made available to participants and their families.

D. When available, community resources may be used to provide educational programs, lectures, concerts and similarly stimulating activities to participants.

E. An arts and crafts activities program may be available to make use of the rehabilitative as well as the recreational values of such pastimes. A supply of materials adequate to accommodate all participants shall be on hand for this program.

F. An outdoor activities program, such as gardening or walking, may be maintained where space, weather, and participants' health permit.

G. A daily rest period may be incorporated into the program.