Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 68 - Adult Residential Care Providers
Subchapter D - Adult Residential Care Provider Services
Section I-6845 - Intermittent Nursing Services

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-6845

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

A. Intermittent nursing services may be provided by level 4 ARCPs only. At no time shall an ARCP serve as provider for a resident whose condition is so unstable as to require continuous monitoring by licensed professional staff.

B. Where intermittent nursing services are provided, the following provisions shall apply.

1. All nursing services shall be provided in accordance with acceptable standards of practice and shall be delivered as prescribed by the residents physician and in accordance with the PCSP.

2. The ARCP shall have written policies and procedures governing intermittent nursing services, including but not limited to the following:
a. responding to medical emergencies on all shifts;

b. ensuring that there is sufficient nursing staff to meet the needs of the residents;

c. ensuring that the ARCP's licensed nurse is notified of nursing needs as identified in the PCSP for each resident;

d. defining the duties, responsibilities and limitations of the ARCP licensed nurse in policy and procedures;

e. defining the policy for conducting nursing assessments;

f. delegating and training of ARCP staff to assist with nursing services;

g. coordinating with other third party contracted health service providers;

h. documentation by nursing personnel; and

i. infection control policies and procedures that meet or exceed the latest criteria established by the CDC, OSHA, and State Sanitary Code.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2166.1-2166.8.

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