Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 90 - Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (under 21)
Subchapter C - Organization and Administration
Section I-9033 - Governing Body [Formerly Section 9029]

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-9033

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

A. The PRTF shall have either an effective governing body or individual(s) legally responsible for the conduct of the PRTF operations. No contracts/arrangements or other agreements may limit or diminish the responsibility of the governing body.

B. The governing body shall:

1. establish PRTF-wide policy;

2. adopt bylaws;

3. appoint an administrator;

4. designate qualified clinical director to assume responsibility for the psychiatric aspects of the program and to provide full-time coverage on an on-site or on-call basis;

5. maintain quality of care;

6. ensure the provider's continual compliance and conformity with all relevant federal, state, local and municipal laws and regulations;

7. meet with designated representatives of the department whenever required to do so;

8. inform the department or its designee prior to initiating any substantial changes in the services provided by the facility; and

9. provide an overall institutional plan and budget, and ensure the facility is adequately funded and fiscally sound.

C. The governing body and/or their designee(s) shall develop and approve policies and procedures which define and describe the scope of services offered. They shall be revised as necessary and reviewed at least annually.

D. There shall be an organizational chart that delineates lines of authority and responsibility for all PRTF personnel.

E. The PRTF shall, when required by law, have a representative present at all judicial, educational, or administrative hearings that address the status of a resident in the care of the provider.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2009.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Louisiana may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.