La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-8701

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

Section I-8701 - Introduction

A. These rules and regulations contain the minimum licensure standards for adult brain injury facilities, pursuant to R.S. 40:2120.31-40:2120.40. Brain injuries may result in mild, moderate or severe impairments in cognition, physical functioning and psychosocial behavior. Unique care is necessary to rehabilitate and provide for the needs of these individuals in order for them to achieve their fullest capacity. It is the intent of these minimum licensing standards to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the citizens of the state who suffer from brain injuries and are receiving care in an adult brain injury facility. Contained herein are the core requirements for adult brain injury facilities as well as level specific requirements, depending upon the services provided in the following settings:

1. residential level of care;

2. community living level of care; and

3. outpatient level of care.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-8701

Promulgated by the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 432164 (11/1/2017).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254 and 40:2120.31-40.