La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § LXIX-305

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section LXIX-305 - Standards for Direct Client Care

A. These standards apply to therapeutic and diagnostic occupations and functions. The standards focus, for the most part, on direct client care.

1. Therapeutic and diagnostic workers will understand the fundamentals of wellness and the prevention of disease processes. They will encourage the practice of preventive health behaviors among their clients.

2. Therapeutic and diagnostic workers will understand how to explain planned procedures and goals to clients. They will use various strategies to respond to client's questions and concerns.

3. Therapeutic and diagnostic workers will understand how to communicate client information within a team. They will convey this information to appropriate team members in a timely manner.

4. Therapeutic and diagnostic workers will understand the process for monitoring client health status. They will assess health status according to respective professional standards and report results to the treatment team.

5. Therapeutic and diagnostic workers will understand the principles of body mechanics for positioning, transferring, and transporting clients. They will perform these activities efficiently and without injury to clients or self.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § LXIX-305

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 29:2666 (December 2003).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S.6(A)(10) and R.S. 17:10.