Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 57 - Behavioral Health Services
Section I-5705 - Clinically Managed Population Specific High-Intensity Residential Treatment (ASAM Level 3.3) (Adult Only)

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-5705

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

A. The provider shall:

1. only admit clients clinically appropriate for ASAM level 3.3 into its Clinically Managed High-Intensity Residential Treatment Services;

2. offer at least 20 hours per week of a combination of high-intensity clinical and recovery-focused services;

3. ensure that the treatment plan is reviewed in collaboration with the client as needed or at a minimum of every 90 days and documented accordingly; and

4. provide case management that is:
a. provided by a care coordinator who is on duty as needed; or

b. assumed by the clinical staff.

B. Staffing. The provider shall ensure that:

1. there is a physician on call 24 hours per day and on duty as needed for management of psychiatric and medical needs;

2. there is a clinical supervisor available for clinical supervision when needed and by telephone for consultation;

3. there is 24 hour on-call availability by an RN plus a licensed nurse on duty whenever needed to meet the professional nursing requirements;

4. there is a LMHP or UP on site 40 hours a week to provide direct client care;

5. each LMHP/UP caseload shall not exceed 1:12; and

6. there is at least one direct care aide on duty for each shift plus additional aides as needed.

C. Mothers with Dependent Children Program (Dependent Care Program)

1. A provider's Mothers with Dependent Children Program shall:
a. meet the requirements of ASAM level 3.3;

b. provide weekly parenting classes where attendance is required;

c. address the specialized needs of the parent;

d. provide education, counseling, and rehabilitation services for the parent that further addresses:
i. the effects of chemical dependency on a woman's health and pregnancy;

ii. parenting skills; and

iii. health and nutrition;

e. regularly assess parent-child interactions and address any identified needs in treatment; and

f. provide access to family planning services.

2. Child Supervision
a. The provider shall ensure that it provides child supervision appropriate to the age of each child when the mother is not available to supervise her child.

b. The provider shall ensure that its child supervision is provided by either:
i. the providers on-site program with all staff members who:
(a). are at least 18 years old;

(b). have infant CPR certification; and

(c). have at least eight hours of training in the following areas prior to supervising children independently:
(i). chemical dependency and its impact on the family;

(ii). child development and age-appropriate activities;

(iii). child health and safety;

(iv). universal precautions;

(v). appropriate child supervision techniques; and

(vi). signs of child abuse; or

ii. a licensed day care provider pursuant to a written agreement with the provider.

c. The provider shall maintain a staff-to-child ratio that does not exceed 1:3 for infants (18 months and younger) and 1:6 for toddlers and children.

d. Child Specialist. The provider shall have a child specialist who:
i. is available to provide staff training, evaluate effectiveness of direct care staff, and plan activities, for at least one hour per week per child;

ii. has 90 clock hours of education and training in child development and/or early childhood education; and

iii. has one year of documented experience providing services to children.

e. Clients shall not supervise another parent's child or children without written consent from the legal guardian and staff approval.

f. Staff shall check all diapers frequently and change as needed, dispose of the diapers in a sealed container and sanitize the changing area.

3. Clinical Care for Children. The provider shall:
a. address the specialized and therapeutic needs and care for the dependent children and develop an individualized treatment plan to address those needs, to include goals, objectives and target dates;

b. provide age-appropriate education, counseling, and rehabilitation services for children that address or include:
i. the emotional and social effects of living with a chemically dependent care-giver;

ii. early screening and intervention of high risk behavior and when indicated provide or make appropriate referrals for services;

iii. screening for developmental delays; and

iv. health and nutrition;

c. ensure that all children have access to medical care when needed;

d. ensure that children are administered medication according to the label by the parent or licensed staff qualified to administer medications; and

e. ensure that if licensed staff will be administering medications, the provider:
i. obtains written consent from the parent to administer the prescribed and over the counter medications, including identifying information relative to dosage, route, etc.;

ii. assumes full responsibility for the proper administration and documentation of the medications; and

iii. ensures original labeled medication containers with name, dosage, route, etc. are obtained prior to medication administration.

f. maintain current immunization records and allergy records for each child at the program site; and

g. obtain consent for emergency medical care for each child at admission.

4. Child Services
a. The daily activity schedule for the children shall include a variety of structured and unstructured age-appropriate activities.

b. School age children shall have access to school.

c. The health, safety, and welfare of the children shall be protected at all times.

d. Behavior management shall be fair, reasonable, consistent, and related to the child's behavior. Physical discipline is prohibited.

e. The children shall be well-groomed and dressed weather-appropriate.

f. An adequate diet for childhood growth and development, including two snacks per day, shall be provided to each child.

5. The program shall develop, implement and comply with written policies and procedures that:
a. address abuse and/or neglect of a child;

b. prohibit children under the age of 18 months from sleeping in bed with their mothers;

c. require a current schedule showing who is responsible for the children at all times;

d. address isolating parents and children who have communicable diseases and providing them with appropriate care and supervision; and

e. identify those persons authorized to remove a child from the facility other than legal guardian or parent.

6. Safety and Emergency Preparedness
a. The program shall develop and implement an emergency preparedness plan that includes provisions and services for the clients and children.

b. The program shall ensure that all toys and equipment are age appropriate, in good order and safe condition, and in accordance with manufacturers recommendations.

c. Staff, volunteers, and parents shall use universal precautions at all times.

d. The provider shall ensure that only the legal guardian or a person authorized by the legal guardian may remove a child from the provider.

e. If an individual shows documentation of legal custody, staff shall record the person's identification before releasing the child.

7. Physical Environment
a. The program shall provide potty chairs for small children and sanitize them after each use.

b. The program shall provide age-appropriate bathing facilities. Infants shall not be bathed in sinks.

c. Each child shall be provided with his/her own bed.

d. Infants up to 18 months shall sleep in either a bassinet or cribs appropriate to the size of the child.

e. The provider shall provide a variety of age-appropriate equipment, toys, and learning materials for the children/adolescents.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2151-2161.

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