Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 46 - Healthcare Facility Sanctions
Subchapter A - General Provisions
Section I-4601 - Introduction

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-4601

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. The purpose of this Chapter is to:

1. provide for the development, establishment, and enforcement of statewide standards for the imposition of sanctions pursuant to state statutes against healthcare facilities in the state of Louisiana that have violations of federal or state law or statutes, licensure standards and requirements, certification requirements, or Medicaid requirements;

2. specify criteria as to when and how each sanction is to be applied;

3. specify the severity of the sanctions to be used in the imposition of such sanctions;

4. develop the procedure and requirements for applying each sanction;

5. provide for an administrative reconsideration process as well as an appeal procedure, including judicial review; and

6. provide for the administration of the Nursing Home Residents' Trust Fund and the Health Care Facility Fund.

B. This Chapter shall not apply to any individual healthcare provider who is licensed or certified by one of the boards under LDH. These boards include, but are not limited to:

1. Board of Pharmacy;

2. Board of Physical Therapy;

3. Board of Licensed Medical Examiners;

4. Board of Dentistry;

5. Board of Podiatry; and

6. Board of Optometrists.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2009.11, 40:2009.23, 40:2199 and 40:2199.1.

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