Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 56 - Behavioral Health Service Providers
Subchapter E - Personnel
Section I-5645 - Personnel Records

1. the application for employment and/or resume, including contact information and employment history for the preceding five years, if applicable;

2. reference letters from former employer(s) and personal references or written documentation based on telephone contact with such references;

3. any required medical examinations or health screens;

4. evidence of current applicable credentials/certifications for the position;

5. annual performance evaluations;

6. personnel actions, other appropriate materials, reports and notes relating to allegations of abuse, neglect and misappropriation of clients funds;

7. the employees starting and termination dates;

8. proof of attendance of orientation, training and in-services;

9. results of statewide criminal background checks by an agency authorized by the Office of State Police to conduct criminal background checks on all direct care staff;

10. job descriptions and performance expectations;

11. prior to hiring the unlicensed direct care staff member, and once employed, at least every six months thereafter or more often, the provider shall have documentation of reviewing the Louisiana state nurse aide registry and the Louisiana direct service worker registry on the Louisiana Adverse Action website to ensure that each unlicensed direct care staff member does not have a negative finding on either registry; and

12. a written confidentiality agreement signed by the staff upon hire and subsequently per providers policy.