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LA Rev Stat § 40:2179 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2179. Establishment of Direct Service Worker Registry

RS 2179 - Establishment of Direct Service Worker Registry  A. There is hereby established within the Louisiana Department of Health the Direct Service Worker Registry which is to be maintained by the department. Access to the registry shall be limited to an inquiry for a specific direct care worker.  B.(1) The department shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary for the maintenance of the registry which shall include but not be limited to rules and regulations defining minimum mandatory qualifications and requirements for direct service workers. Such rules shall include the establishment of criteria regarding any parent, stepparent, grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, or uncle of a recipient serving as a paid direct service worker and shall provide for the grandfathering in of any relative serving as a direct support worker as of July 1, 2008.  (2) It is the policy of the state that the parent, stepparent, grandparent, son, daughter, brother, sister, aunt, or uncle of a recipient may not serve that recipient as a paid direct service worker unless the relative meets the criteria established by rule and has received a waiver issued by the secretary of the department or his designee stating that the relative is the best available appropriate direct service worker for the recipient being served. This Section shall be effective upon approval by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the necessary waiver and state plan amendments.  C. The provisions of this Part shall apply to direct service workers who are compensated, regardless of the setting, and specifically do not apply to those direct service workers listed on the Certified Nurse Aide Registry established under rules promulgated by the Louisiana Department of Health.  D. The provisions of this Part shall not apply to religious nonmedical nursing personnel providing services through a religious nonmedical health care institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1395x.  Acts 2005, No. 306, §2, eff. June 29, 2005; Acts 2008, No. 333, §1; Acts 2011, No. 299, §2; Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2179.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2179.1. Definition of direct service worker

RS 2179.1 - Definition of direct service worker  A. A direct service worker is an unlicensed person who provides personal care or other services and support to persons with disabilities or to the elderly to enhance their well-being and which involves face-to-face direct contact with the person. Functions performed may include, but are not limited to, assistance and training in activities of daily living, personal care services, and job-related supports.  B. A parent, stepparent, grandparent, brother, sister, aunt, or uncle of a recipient shall meet the criteria established by rule regarding serving as a paid direct support worker unless a waiver is issued by the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.  Acts 2005, No. 306, §2, eff. June 29, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2179.2 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2179.2. Authorization to contract; interagency agreement; issuance of certification cards or certificates

RS 2179.2 - Authorization to contract; interagency agreement; issuance of certification cards or certificates  A. The Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators may maintain the Direct Service Worker Registry through an interagency agreement with the Louisiana Department of Health in accordance with applicable federal regulations.  B. The Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators is authorized to issue certificates or certification cards which indicate registration status on the Direct Service Worker Registry to direct service workers upon request. The Board of Examiners of Nursing Facility Administrators may charge an amount not to exceed the cost of providing such certificates or certification cards.  Acts 2006, No. 657, §1, eff. June 29, 2006.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180. Definitions

RS 2180 - Definitions  As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise:  (1) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health.  (2) "ICF/DD" means an intermediate care facility for people with developmental disabilities.  Acts 2005, No. 128, §1, eff. June 22, 2005; Acts 2006, No. 163, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.1 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.1. Licensure of intermediate care facilities for people with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD)

RS 2180.1 - Licensure of intermediate care facilities for people with developmental disabilities (ICF/DD) Any public or private (ICF/DD) now engaged in the provision of services or hereafter desiring to be engaged in the same shall apply to the department for a license authorizing them to engage in such services. (1) The license shall indicate the types of developmental disabilities services that a public or private provider is authorized to provide. (2) Providers who are already licensed are not required by this Section to reapply until the current license expires, except when applying for new developmental disabilities services. Acts 2005, No. 128, §1, eff. June 22, 2005; Acts 2006, No. 163, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.3 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.3. Input from the office for citizens with developmental disabilities

RS 2180.3 - Input from the office for citizens with developmental disabilities Any office, bureau, or agency that licenses ICF/DD's shall prepare proposed rules, regulations, and standards in consultation with the office for citizens with developmental disabilities. Such consultation will include assurance that all federal and state laws and regulations, including the provisions of this Chapter regarding program requirements, are included in the licensing requirements. Acts 2005, No. 128, §1, eff. June 22, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.4 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.4. Issuance of license; renewal

RS 2180.4 - Issuance of license; renewal A. Each application for licensure of an ICF/DD shall be made to the department on forms prescribed by the applicable licensing agency and shall contain such information as that agency may require. Additional information required by the licensing agency shall be provided by the applicant as requested. B. Each application for license or renewal of a license for an intermediate care facility for people with developmental disabilities shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable license fee pursuant to R.S. 40:2006. C. Following receipt of the application and licensing fee, the applicable licensing agency shall perform an on-site inspection. If, after the on-site inspection, the licensing agency finds that the facility meets the requirements established under this Part and the promulgated licensing standards, a license shall be issued. Acts 2005, No. 128, §1, eff. June 22, 2005; Acts 2006, No. 163, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.5 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.5. Operation without license; penalty

RS 2180.5 - Operation without license; penalty A. Any public or private ICF/DD shall not operate without a license issued by the applicable licensing agency. Any such facility or provider operating without a license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined no less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars. It shall be the responsibility of the department to inform the appropriate district attorney of the alleged violation to assure enforcement. B. If a public or private ICF/DD is operating without a license issued by the applicable licensing agency, the department shall have the authority to issue an immediate cease and desist order to that facility. Any such facility or provider receiving such a cease and desist order from the department shall immediately cease operations until such time as that provider is issued a license by the applicable licensing agency. C. The department shall seek an injunction in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court against any facility or provider who receives a cease and desist order from the department under Subsection B of this Section and who does not cease operations immediately. Any such facility or provider against whom an injunction is granted shall be liable to the department for attorney fees, costs, and damages. Acts 2005, No. 128, §1, eff. June 22, 2005.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.11 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.11. Purpose

RS 2180.11 - Purpose  The purpose of this Part is to provide for the operation and maintenance of crisis receiving centers to provide for appropriate crisis identification, intervention, and stabilization services, including a coordinated system of entry for people in behavioral emergency rooms.  Added by Acts 2008, No. 447, §2, See Act. Acts 2018, No. 206, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.12 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.12. Definitions

RS 2180.12 - Definitions  As used in this Part:  (1) "Crisis receiving centers" means an agency, business, institution, society, corporation, person or persons, or any other group, licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health to provide crisis identification, intervention, and stabilization services for people in behavioral crisis. Crisis receiving centers shall receive, examine, triage, refer, or treat people in behavioral health crisis.  (2) "Department" means the Louisiana Louisiana Department of Health.  Acts 2008, No. 447, §2, effective upon final adoption of the rules and regulations promulgated by DHH.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.13 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.13. Licensure of crisis receiving centers

RS 2180.13 - Licensure of crisis receiving centers A. No agency, business, institution, society, corporation, person or persons, or any other group providing services as crisis receiving centers may be established or operated or be reimbursed under the Medicaid program for such services unless licensed to perform such services by the department. B. A license issued to a crisis receiving center shall be valid for only one geographic location, and shall be issued only for the person and premises named in the license application. C. A license issued under this Part shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance, unless revoked or suspended prior to that date. D. A license issued under this Part shall expire on the last day of the twelfth month after the date of issuance, unless otherwise renewed, or as set forth in rules promulgated by the department. E. A license issued under this Part shall be on a form prescribed by the department. F. A license issued under this Part shall not be transferrable or assignable. G. A license issued to a crisis receiving center shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Acts 2008, No. 447, §2, effective upon final adoption of the rules and regulations promulgated by DHH.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.14 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.14. Rules and regulations; licensing standards

RS 2180.14 - Rules and regulations; licensing standards A. The licensing agency of the department is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate and publish rules, regulations, and licensing standards, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, to provide for the licensure of crisis receiving centers, and to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of persons receiving services from such facilities or providers, and to provide for the safe operation of such facilities or providers. The rules, regulations, and licensing standards shall become effective upon approval of the secretary of the department in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act. These rules, regulations, and licensing standards shall have the effect of law. B. The licensing agency of the department shall prescribe, promulgate, and publish rules, regulations, and licensing standards to include but not be limited to the following: (1) Licensure application and renewal application procedures and requirements. (2) Operational and personnel requirements. (3) Practice standards to assure quality of care. (4) Practice standards to assure the health, safety, welfare, rights, and comfort of patients, clients, and persons receiving services. (5) Survey and complaint investigations. (6) Initial license, renewal of license, full license, and provisional license. (7) Denial, revocation, suspension, and nonrenewal of licenses, and the appeals therefrom. (8) Planning, construction, design, and implementation of the facility or provider to ensure the health, safety, welfare, rights, and comfort of patients, clients, and persons receiving services. (9) Such other regulations or standards as will ensure proper care and treatment of patients, clients, and persons receiving services. Acts 2008, No. 447, §2, effective upon final adoption of the rules and regulations promulgated by DHH.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.15 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.15. License issuance; application; on-site inspection

RS 2180.15 - License issuance; application; on-site inspection A. Each application for licensure of a crisis receiving center shall be submitted to the department on forms provided by the licensing agency and shall contain such information as that agency may require. Additional information required by the licensing agency shall be provided by the applicant as requested. B. Following receipt of the completed application, the licensing agency shall perform an on-site survey and inspection. If, after the on-site survey and inspection, the licensing agency finds that the facility or provider meets the requirements established under this Part and the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part, a license shall be issued. C. As a condition for renewal of a license, the licensee shall submit to the licensing agency a completed annual renewal application on forms prescribed by the licensing agency and shall contain such information as required by the agency. Upon receipt of the completed annual renewal application, the licensing agency shall determine if the facility or provider continues to meet the requirements established under this Part and the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part. The licensing agency may perform an on-site survey and inspection upon annual renewal. If the facility or provider continues to meet the requirements established under this Part and the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part, a license shall be issued which is valid for one year. D. The licensing agency may perform an on-site inspection at reasonable times as necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Part. Acts 2008, No. 447, §2, effective upon final adoption of the rules and regulations promulgated by DHH.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.16 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.16. Operation without license; penalty

RS 2180.16 - Operation without license; penalty A. A crisis receiving center shall not operate without a license issued by the licensing agency. Any such facility or provider operating without a license shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined no less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. It shall be the responsibility of the department to inform the appropriate district attorney of the alleged violation to assure enforcement. B. If a crisis receiving center is operating without a license issued by the licensing agency, the department shall have the authority to issue an immediate cease and desist order to that facility or provider. Any such facility or provider receiving such a cease and desist order from the department shall immediately cease operations until such time as that provider is issued a license by the applicable licensing agency. C. The department shall seek an injunction in the Nineteenth Judicial District Court against any facility or provider who receives a cease and desist order from the department under Subsection B of this Section and who does not cease operations immediately. Any such facility or provider against whom an injunction is granted shall be liable to the department for attorney fees, costs, and damages. Acts 2008, No. 447, §2, effective upon final adoption of the rules and regulations promulgated by DHH.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.21 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.21. Short title

RS 2180.21 - Short title  This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Free-Standing Birth Center Licensing Law".  Acts 2019, No. 332, §1, eff. June 11, 2019.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.22 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.22. Purpose

RS 2180.22 - Purpose  The purpose of this Part is to authorize the Louisiana Department of Health to promulgate and publish rules and regulations for the licensing of free-standing birth centers; to provide for the health, safety, welfare, and well-being of persons receiving services at free-standing birth centers; and to provide for the safe operation and maintenance of free-standing birth centers.  Acts 2019, No. 332, §1, eff. June 11, 2019.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.23 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.23. Definitions

RS 2180.23 - Definitions  For the purposes of this Part, the following terms shall have the following meanings:  (1) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health or any agency or office thereof designated by the secretary to administer the provisions of this Part.  (2)(a) "Free-standing birth center" means a facility, place, center, agency, person, institution, corporation, partnership, unincorporated association, group, or other legal entity which provides free-standing birth center services and at which a person is anticipated to give birth following a low-risk pregnancy.  (b) For the purposes of this Part, a free-standing birth center does not include a hospital licensed pursuant to R.S. 40:2100 et seq., nor does it include the place of residence of the person giving birth.  (3) "Free-standing birth center services" means peripartum care, including prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum, and services for people with low-risk pregnancies provided at free-standing birth centers. This includes any ancillary ambulatory service provided to a person at low risk for pregnancy complications, if such services are within the scope of practice of the individual providing the service.  (4) "License" means a license issued by the Louisiana Department of Health to a free-standing birth center.  (5) "Low-risk pregnancy" means a normal, uncomplicated, singleton pregnancy that has vertex presentation and is at low risk for development of complications during labor and birth, as determined from an evaluation and examination conducted by a physician or other practitioner or individual acting within the scope of his or her practice.  (6) "Secretary" means the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health or his designee.  (7) "Standards" means policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, and standards of current practice contained in this Part in addition to those rules and standards promulgated by the Louisiana Department of Health for the licensing and operation of free-standing birth centers.  Acts 2019, No. 332, §1, eff. June 11, 2019.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.24 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.24. Licensure of free-standing birth centers

RS 2180.24 - Licensure of free-standing birth centers  A. All free-standing birth centers shall be licensed by the Louisiana Department of Health. No facility, place, center, agency, person, institution, corporation, partnership, unincorporated association, group, or other legal entity providing free-standing birth center services shall be established or operated, or be reimbursed under the Medicaid program, unless licensed as a free-standing birth center by the department to perform such services.  B. A license issued to a free-standing birth center shall be valid for one geographic location and issued to the entity or person and premises named in the license application.  C. A license issued pursuant to this Part shall be valid for twelve months unless revoked or otherwise suspended prior to that date, commencing with the month of issuance.  D. Unless otherwise renewed or stated in the rules promulgated by the department, a license issued pursuant to this Part shall expire on the last day of the twelfth month after the date of issuance.  E. A license issued pursuant to this Part shall be on a form prescribed by the department.  F. A license issued pursuant to this Part shall not be transferrable or assignable.  G. A license issued to a free-standing birth center shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.  Acts 2019, No. 332, §1, eff. June 11, 2019.
LA Rev Stat § 40:2180.26 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 40 - Public Health and Safety|§2180.26. License issuance; application; fees; onsite inspections

RS 2180.26 - License issuance; application; fees; onsite inspections  A. Each application for licensure as a free-standing birth center shall be submitted to the department on forms prescribed by the department and shall contain such information as the department may require. Additional information required by the department shall be provided by the applicant as requested.  B. Each application for licensure and each license renewal application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable license fee in the amount required pursuant to R.S. 40:2006.  C. Following receipt of the completed initial licensing application and fee, the department shall perform an onsite survey and inspection. If, after the onsite survey and inspection, the Louisiana Department of Health finds that the free-standing birth center meets the requirements of this Part and the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part, a license shall be issued.  D. As a condition for renewal of license, the licensee shall submit to the department a completed annual renewal application on the forms prescribed by the department, which shall contain all information required by the department. Additionally, the annual renewal licensing fee shall be submitted with the annual renewal application. Upon receipt of the completed annual renewal application and the annual renewal fee, the department shall determine if the free-standing birth center continues to meet the requirements established pursuant to this Part and the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part. The department may perform an onsite survey and inspection upon annual renewal. If the provider continues to meet the requirements established pursuant to this Part and the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part, a license shall be issued which shall be valid for up to one year, unless otherwise revoked or suspended.  E. The department may perform an onsite survey or inspection at reasonable times as necessary to ensure compliance with this Part and the licensing standards adopted pursuant to this Part.  Acts 2019, No. 332, §1, eff. June 11, 2109.