Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 53 - Level III Crisis Receiving Centers
Subchapter A - General Provisions
Section I-5301 - Introduction
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-5301
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 licensing standards
for the care of patients and clients in level III crisis receiving centers
(CRCs);
2. ensure the maintenance
of these standards; and
3. regulate
conditions in these facilities through a program of licensure which shall
promote safe and adequate treatment of clients of behavioral health
facilities.
B. The purpose of a CRC is to provide intervention and stabilization services in order for the client to achieve stabilization and be discharged and referred to the lowest appropriate level of care that meets the client's needs. The estimated length of short term stay in a CRC is 3-7 days.
C. In addition to the requirements stated herein, all licensed CRCs shall comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2180.14.
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