Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 50 - PUBLIC HEALTH-MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Part VII - Long Term Care
Subpart 3 - Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
Chapter 311 - Health Services
Section VII-31105 - Professional Services
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. Physician Services
NOTE: The cost of physician services cannot be charged to the client or their responsible parties.
B. Nursing Services
NOTE: The cost for nursing services cannot be charged to the client or their legal representative.
C. Dental Services. The facility must provide or arrange for comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for each client from qualified personnel, including licensed dentists and dental hygienists either through organized dental services in-house or through arrangement. The facility must ensure that dental treatment services include dental care needed for relief of pain and infections, restoration of teeth and maintenance of dental health. The facility must ensure the availability of emergency treatment on a 24-hour per day basis by a licensed dentist.
NOTE: The cost for these dental services cannot be charged to the client or their responsible party.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.