Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 46 - Healthcare Facility Sanctions
Subchapter B - Sanctions and Standards for the Imposition of Sanctions
Section I-4619 - Removal from the Freedom of Choice List
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-4619
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A.The department may impose the sanction of removal from the freedom of choice list to a facility placed on a freedom of choice list. LDH may impose this sanction for any violation including, but not limited to:
1. a violation of a rule or
regulation that creates a condition or occurrence relating to the maintenance
and/or operation of a facility which results in death or serious harm to a
resident, patient or client;
2. a
violation of a rule or regulation in which a condition or occurrence relating
to the maintenance and/or operation of a facility is created and results in the
substantial probability of death or serious physical or mental harm to a
resident, patient or client;
3. a
repeat violation of a rule or regulation in which a condition or occurrence
relating to the maintenance and/or operation of a facility creates a potential
for harm by directly threatening the health, safety, rights, or welfare of a
client; or
4. more than two
substantiated complaint surveys in two years.
B. The sanction of removal from the freedom of choice list shall remain in effect until:
1. the department determines that the
facility is in compliance with the requirements; and
2. the facility has received notice of its
compliance and the lifting of the sanction.
C. This sanction may be used in conjunction with another sanction, including denial of new admissions.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2009.11, 40:2009.23, 40:2199 and 40:2199.1.
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