La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-5679

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

Section I-5679 - General Provisions

A. The BHS provider that provides services to children and/or adolescents shall:

1. provide program lectures and written materials to the clients that are age-appropriate and commensurate with their education and skill-level;

2. involve the clients family or an alternate support system in the process or document why this is not appropriate;

3. prohibit staff from:

a. providing, distributing or facilitating access to tobacco products, alcohol or illegal drugs; and

b. using tobacco products in the presence of adolescent clients;

4. prohibit clients from using tobacco products on the program site or during structured program activities;

5. address the special needs of its clients and comply with all applicable standards, laws and protocols to protect their rights;

6. develop and implement policies and procedures for obtaining consent in accordance with state statutes; and

7. prohibit adults and children/adolescents from attending the same group counseling sessions and activities unless it is therapeutically indicated.

B. Staffing

1. All direct care employees shall have training in adolescent development, family systems, adolescent psycho-pathology and mental health, substance use in adolescents, and adolescent socialization issues.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-5679

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 411711 (9/1/2015).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and R.S. 40:2151-2161.