Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 85 - Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Subchapter C - Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Criteria
Section I-8541 - Admissions

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-8541

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

A. Each ICF/DD shall have written policies and procedures governing the admission, transfer, and discharge of individuals receiving services.

B. Intake and Admissions Policy

1. An ICF/DD shall have a written description of admission policies and criteria. A copy of the admission policies and criteria shall be provided to the department and shall be available to the legally responsible person for any individual referred for placement. The admission policies and criteria shall include, but is not limited to, the following information:

a. policies and procedures related to intake. Intake policies shall include, at least, due process procedures for admission of minors, and determination before admission of appropriate legal status according to appropriate state laws;

b. the age and sex of individuals receiving services in care;

c. the needs, problems, situations, or patterns best addressed by the ICF/DD's program;

d. any other criterion for admission;

e. criteria for discharge;

f. any placement requirements on the individual, the legally responsible person, the department, or other involved agencies; and

g. procedures for ensuring that placement within the program is the least restrictive alternative appropriate to meet the individual's needs.

2. The ICF/DD shall, when applicable, have policies and procedures governing self-admission. Such policies and procedures shall include procedures for notification, as appropriate, of the legally responsible person.

3. An ICF/DD shall not refuse admission to any individual receiving services on the grounds of race, ethnic origin, or disability.

4. An ICF/DD shall not admit more individuals receiving services into care than the number specified on the ICF/DD's license.

5. An ICF/DD shall not accept any individual receiving services for placement whose needs cannot be adequately met by the ICF/DD's program.

6. An ICF/DD shall assess an individual to determine if they are able to meet the needs of that individual. If the ICF/DD is unable to admit the individual based on that assessment the ICF/DD shall provide a written statement to the designated representative of DHH detailing why they are were unable to meet the needs of that individuals.

7. An ICF/DD shall ensure that the individual receiving services where appropriate, the legally responsible person, and others, as appropriate, are provided reasonable opportunity to participate in the admission process and decisions. Proper consents shall be obtained before admission. Where such involvement of the legally responsible person is not possible, or not desirable, the reasons for their exclusion shall be recorded in the admission study.

C. Intake Evaluation

1. The ICF/DD shall accept an individual into care only when a current comprehensive intake evaluation has been completed, including social, health and family history; and medical, social, psychological and as appropriate, developmental or vocational or educational assessment. This evaluation shall contain evidence that a determination has been made that the individual cannot be maintained in a less restrictive environment within the community.

2. In emergency situations necessitating immediate placement into care, the ICF/DD shall gather as much information as possible about the individual to be admitted and the circumstances requiring placement, formalize this in an "emergency admission note" within two days of admission and then proceed with an intake evaluation as quickly as possible. The intake evaluation shall be completed within 30 days of admission.

D. Clarification of Expectations to Individuals. The ICF/DD shall, consistent with the individual's maturity and ability to understand, make clear its expectations and requirements for behavior and provide the individual referred for placement with an explanation of the ICF/DD's criteria for successful participation in and completion of the program.

E. Placement Agreement

1. The ICF/DD shall ensure that a written placement agreement is completed. A copy of the placement agreement signed by all parties involved in its formulation shall be kept in the individual's record and a copy shall be available to DHH, the individual and, where appropriate, the legally responsible person.

2. An ICF/DD shall not admit any individual into care whose presence will be seriously damaging to the ongoing functioning of the ICF/DD or to individuals already in care.

3. The placement agreement shall be developed with the involvement of the individual, where appropriate, the legally responsible person and DHH. Where the involvement of any of these parties is not feasible or desirable, the reasons for the exclusion shall be recorded. The placement agreement shall include, by reference or attachment, at least the following:

a. discussion of the individual's and the family's expectations regarding:

i. family contact and involvement;

ii. the nature and goals of care, including any specialized services to be provided;

iii. the religious orientation and practices of the individual; and

iv. the anticipated discharge date and aftercare plans;

b. a delineation of the respective roles and responsibilities of all agencies and persons involved with the individual and his/her family;

c. authorization to care for the individual;

d. authorization to obtain medical care for the individual;

e. arrangements regarding visits, vacation, mail, gifts, and telephone calls;

f. arrangements as to the nature and frequency of reports to, and meetings involving, the legally responsible person and referring agency; and

g. provision for notification of the legally responsible person in the event of unauthorized absence, illness, accident or any other significant event regarding the individual.

4. The ICF/DD shall ensure that each individual, upon placement, is checked for illness, fever, rashes, bruises, and injury. The individual shall be asked if he/she has any physical complaints. The results of this procedure shall be documented and kept in the individual's record.

5. The ICF/DD shall assign a staff member to orient the individual, and where available, the family to life at the ICF/DD.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2180-2180.5.

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