Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 57 - Behavioral Health Services
Subchapter N - Additional Requirement for Substance Use/Addictive Residential Treatment Programs
Section I-5719 - Staffing

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-5719

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

A. The provider shall ensure that there are at least two staff persons on site at all times when a client is present.

B. House Manager

1. A residential provider shall have a house manager.

2. The house manager shall:
a. be at least 21 years old;

b. have at least two years qualifying experience working for a provider that treats clients with mental illness and/or addiction disorders;

c. supervise the activities of the facility when the professional staff is not on duty;

d. perform clinical duties only if licensed to do so;

e. report incidents of abuse, neglect and misappropriation to the medical director;

f. identify and respond to and report any crisis situation to the clinical supervisor when it occurs; and

g. coordinate and consult with the clinical staff as needed.

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

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