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 I - Physical Environment
Section I-5399 - Exterior Space Requirements

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-5399

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

A. The CRC shall maintain all exterior areas to prevent elopement, injury, suicide and the introduction of contraband, and shall maintain a perimeter security system designed to monitor and control visitor access and client egress.

B. The facility shall maintain all exterior areas and structures of the facility in good repair and free from any reasonably foreseeable hazard to health or safety.

C. The facility shall ensure the following:

1. garbage stored outside is secured in non-combustible, covered containers and are removed on a regular basis;

2. trash collection receptacles and incinerators are separate from any area accessible to clients and located as to avoid being a nuisance;

3. unsafe areas, including steep grades, open pits, swimming pools, high voltage boosters or high speed roads are fenced or have natural barriers to protect clients;

4. fences that are in place are in good repair;

5. exterior areas are well lit; and

6. the facility has appropriate signage that:
a. is visible to the public;

b. indicates the facility's legal or trade name;

c. clearly states that the CRC provides behavioral health services only; and

d. indicates the center is not a hospital or emergency room.

D. A CRC with an outdoor area to be utilized by its clients shall ensure that the area is safe and secure from access and egress.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 28:2180.14.

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