Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 52 - Pediatric Day Health Care Facilities
Subchapter D - Participation Requirements
Section I-5241 - Participant Rights

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-5241

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

A. The parent(s) of a child who participates in PDHC services shall, prior to or upon acceptance, receive a written statement of the services provided by the facility.

B. Before care is initiated, the child and or the parent have the right to be advised in writing of his/her liability for payment for services rendered by the PDHC facility.

C. Each child that participates in PDHC facility services shall:

1. be treated with consideration, respect, and full recognition of his or her dignity and individuality;

2. receive care, treatment, and services in accordance with their plan of care;

3. have the right to privacy regarding medical treatment and medical records; and
a. personal and medical records shall be treated confidentially in compliance with federal and state laws, rules and regulations;

4. be free from mental and physical abuse.

D. The PDHC facility shall refrain from using chemical and physical restraints unless authorized by a physician according to clear and indicated medical requirements.

E. Each child or parent shall have the right, personally or through others, to present grievances without reprisal, interference, coercion, or discrimination against the child as a result of such grievance.

F. The facility shall prominently post the child's rights and the abuse and neglect procedures in an area accessible to the child and family.

G. Each parent shall be notified of any accidents or incidents involving their child.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2193-40:2193.4.

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