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LA Rev Stat § 28:621 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§621. Pilot programs for children with developmental disabilities who are considered at-risk juveniles

RS 621 - Pilot programs for children with developmental disabilities who are considered at-risk juveniles  A. The office for citizens with developmental disabilities, Louisiana Department of Health, may provide for the establishment of pilot programs for children with developmental disabilities who are considered at-risk juveniles. The pilot programs may provide developmental disabilities services including assessment, counseling, and structured activities and living options, both as defined in this Title for juveniles referred by other agencies including but not limited to juvenile courts, the office of children and family services, and the office of juvenile justice. The pilot programs shall be operated in cooperation with other offices of the Louisiana Department of Health, the Department of Children and Family Services, and the Department of Public Safety and Corrections.   B. The office may contract with community-based organizations and other public or private organizations and facilities to administer and operate the pilot programs to the extent that funds are available.  C. The office shall promulgate rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to provide definitions and to establish standards for program operations and procedures.  D. The office may apply for available federal, state, and private funds for diagnostic and referral programs for at-risk juveniles.  Acts 1990, No. 799, §1; Acts 2004, No. 858, §1, eff. July 12, 2004; Acts 2008, No. 565, §4.
LA Rev Stat § 28:722 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§722. Compact administrator; powers

RS 722 - Compact administrator; powers   Pursuant to said compact, the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health shall be the compact administrator and, acting jointly with like officers or other party states, he shall have the power to promulgate rules and regulations to carry out more effectively the terms of the compact. The compact administrator is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to cooperate with all departments, agencies, and officers of and in the government of this state and its subdivisions in facilitating the proper administration of the compact or any supplementary agreement or agreements entered into by this state thereunder.   Added by Acts 1958, No. 336, §1. Amended by Acts 1974, No. 294, §1; Acts 1977, No. 682, §1; Acts 1980, No. 254, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:723 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§723. Supplementary agreements

RS 723 - Supplementary agreements  The compact administrator is hereby authorized and empowered to enter into supplementary agreement with appropriate officials of other states pursuant to Articles VII and XI of the compact. In the event that such supplementary agreements shall require or contemplate the use of any institution or facility of this state or require or contemplate the provision of any service by this state, no such agreement shall have force or effect until approved by the head of the division or agency under whose jurisdiction said institution or facility is operated or whose division or agency will be charged with the rendering of such service.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 336, §1. Amended by Acts 1974, No. 294, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:724 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§724. Discharge of financial obligations

RS 724 - Discharge of financial obligations  The compact administrator may make or arrange for any payments necessary to discharge any financial obligations imposed upon this state by the compact or by any supplementary agreement entered into thereunder.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 336, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:725 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§725. Proposed transferees

RS 725 - Proposed transferees  The compact administrator is hereby directed to consult with the immediate family of any proposed transferee and, in the case of a proposed transferee from an institution in this state to an institution in another party state, to take no final action without approval of the coroner and judge of the parish from which the proposed transferee was committed.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 336, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:726 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§726. Distribution of copies of law

RS 726 - Distribution of copies of law  Duly authorized copies of this law shall, upon its approval, be transmitted by the compact administrator to the governor of each state, the attorney general and the administrator of the general services administration of the United States, and the council of state governments.  Added by Acts 1958, No. 336, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:750 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§750. Purpose and establishment of Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council

RS 750 - Purpose and establishment of Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council  A. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council to coordinate, monitor, plan, and evaluate those services, other assistance, and opportunities necessary to enable persons with developmental disabilities to achieve their maximum potential through:  (1) Increased self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community, and  (2) An enhanced role of the family in assisting persons with developmental disabilities.  B. The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council is hereby established within the Louisiana Department of Health to serve as an advocate for persons with developmental disabilities. The council shall:  (1) Plan effective coordination of state resources to meet the needs of persons with developmental disabilities.  (2) Promote the dignity of persons with developmental disabilities.  (3) Serve as an advisor to the governor, the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health, and the legislature on programs and policies pertaining to services for persons with developmental disabilities and their families.  (4) Promote provision of a full range of services, assistance, and opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities, including housing, education, rehabilitation, employment, recreation, family support, and other needed support services, in the least restrictive environment.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 528, §1. Acts 1984, No. 350, §2, eff. September 1, 1984; Acts 1989, No. 515, §1, eff. July 1, 1989; Acts 2001, No. 638, §1, eff. June 22, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 28:753 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§753. Membership

RS 753 - Membership A. Council members shall be appointed by the governor. Membership of the council shall not exceed twenty-eight persons. At least sixty percent of the membership of the council shall consist of individuals with developmental disabilities, parents or guardians of children with developmental disabilities, or immediate relatives or guardians of adults with mentally impairing developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves. Of this sixty percent of the council, one-third shall be persons with developmental disabilities, one-third shall be parents or guardians of children with developmental disabilities or immediate relatives or guardians of adults with mentally impairing developmental disabilities who cannot advocate for themselves, and one-third shall be a combination of those described above. At least one of these individuals shall be an immediate relative or guardian of an individual with a developmental disability who resides or previously resided in an institution or shall be an individual with a developmental disability who resides or previously resided in an institution. B. Of the remaining membership of the council, there shall be representation of the principal state agencies, in accordance with federal law; and representatives of higher education training facilities, local agencies, and nongovernmental agencies and groups concerned with services to persons with developmental disabilities. Added by Acts 1982, No. 528, §1. Acts 1989, No. 515, §1, eff. July 1, 1989; Acts 2001, No. 638, §1, eff. June 22, 2001.
LA Rev Stat § 28:754 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§754. Council officers

RS 754 - Council officers  The officers of the council shall be the chairperson and vice-chairperson and shall be elected by the council in accordance with the bylaws.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 528, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:755 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§755. Council remuneration

RS 755 - Council remuneration  Members of the council shall not be entitled to compensation for their services as members but shall be reimbursed for actual travel expenses as provided by law and travel regulations issued by the Division of Administration. Those members of the council serving in an ex officio capacity shall not be reimbursed for such actual travel expenses from grant monies specifically designated for the developmental disabilities program. Added by Acts 1982, No. 528, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:756 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§756. Council bylaws

RS 756 - Council bylaws  The council shall adopt and amend bylaws governing its proceedings, activities, and organization, including but not limited to, provisions for election of officers, rotation of members, quorum, procedure, frequency, and location of meetings, and establishment, function, and membership on council committees.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 528, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:757 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§757. Council staffing

RS 757 - Council staffing  The council shall have full appointing authority for all personnel purposes and shall be empowered to hire and supervise sufficient staff to ensure the council's ability to fulfill its responsibilities. Two of these positions shall be unclassified civil service positions, pursuant to Article X, Section 2(B)(7) of the Constitution of Louisiana, and the State Civil Service Commission may provide that others among these positions shall be unclassified positions.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 528, §1. Acts 1989, No. 515, §1, eff. July 1, 1989; Acts 1999, No. 1039, §1, eff. July 9, 1999; Acts 2018, No. 206, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:758 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§758. Regulations

RS 758 - Regulations  The council may adopt regulations in fulfillment of its responsibilities in accordance with Chapter 13 of Title 49 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.  Added by Acts 1982, No. 528, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:801 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§801. Short title

RS 801 - Short title  This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Louisiana Suicide Prevention Act".  Acts 2018, No. 450, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:802 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§802. Definitions

RS 802 - Definitions  For purposes of this Chapter, the following terms have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section:  (1) "America's Health Rankings report" means the annual report of that name published by the United Health Foundation.  (2) "Department" means the Louisiana Department of Health.  (3) "Office of behavioral health" means the office of behavioral health of the Louisiana Department of Health.  (4) "State suicide prevention plan" means the Louisiana suicide prevention plan required by and provided for more specifically in Part III of this Chapter.  (5) "Suicide Prevention Resource Center" means the resource center of that name operated by the Education Development Center, Incorporated, which is devoted to advancing the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.  (6) "Zero suicide initiative" means the program for suicide prevention created by the provisions of Part II of this Chapter.  Acts 2018, No. 450, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:804 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§804. Sources of funding authorized

RS 804 - Sources of funding authorized  The office of behavioral health may receive and expend funds as may be necessary to carry out the requirements of this Chapter, including but not limited to funds appropriated by the legislature, including any appropriation of federal funds; and any public or private donations, gifts, or grants from governmental sources, individuals, corporations, nonprofit organizations, business entities, and any other lawful source.  Acts 2018, No. 450, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:805 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§805. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

RS 805 - Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:806 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§806. Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.

RS 806 - Repealed by Acts 1997, No. 1116, §2.
LA Rev Stat § 28:807 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§807. Zero suicide initiative; creation

RS 807 - Zero suicide initiative; creation  A. The legislature hereby creates the zero suicide initiative, which shall be administered by the office of behavioral health in accordance with the provisions of this Part.  B. The legislature hereby declares that the zero suicide initiative embodies the foundational belief and aspirational goal that suicide deaths of individuals who are under the care of any part of the health system in this state, including providers of mental health and behavioral health services, are frequently preventable.  C. The zero suicide initiative of this state shall be based upon the model set forth in the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention published in 2012 by the United States Surgeon General and further developed, refined, and promoted by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center or its successor.  Acts 2018, No. 450, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:808 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§808. Zero suicide initiative; administration; duties of the office of behavioral health

RS 808 - Zero suicide initiative; administration; duties of the office of behavioral health  A. In administering the zero suicide initiative, the office of behavioral health shall ensure that the initiative incorporates, at minimum, all of the following components as set forth by the zero suicide model of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center:  (1) Leadership development.  (2) Healthcare provider training.  (3) Identification of suicide risk factors.  (4) Patient engagement.  (5) Treatment.  (6) Health system transition.  (7) Health system quality improvement.  B. The office of behavioral health shall ensure that administrators of all healthcare facilities licensed by the department and that all healthcare professionals licensed by any board or commission of the department have ready access to informational resources and technical assistance necessary for implementation of the zero suicide initiative.  C.(1) Subject to the limitations of Paragraph (2) of this Subsection, the office of behavioral health shall examine and coordinate the use of existing data to identify priority groups of patients, improve the quality of care for persons who are suicidal, and provide a basis for measuring progress in the ongoing operation of the zero suicide initiative.  (2) The office of behavioral health shall carry out the requirements of Paragraph (1) of this Subsection in a manner that protects the privacy of individuals, and shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations relative to privacy of health information.  D. The department shall promulgate all rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this Part.  Acts 2018, No. 450, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:809 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§809. Legislative intent; stakeholder collaboration and coordination in the zero suicide initiative

RS 809 - Legislative intent; stakeholder collaboration and coordination in the zero suicide initiative  Because suicide in Louisiana is a primary public health concern, the legislature intends that the office of behavioral health, state and local criminal justice systems, healthcare facilities and providers including but not limited to mental health professionals, behavioral health services providers, primary care providers, hospitals, and physical and mental health clinics in educational institutions throughout this state do all of the following:  (1) Work in collaboration to adopt and operate the zero suicide initiative as promulgated in administrative rules of the department.  (2) Work with advocacy groups, faith-based organizations, and any other entities with an interest in suicide prevention to support the adoption by health systems in Louisiana of the suicide prevention plan provided for in Part III of this Chapter.  (3) Make efforts to connect persons and groups who are at higher risk for suicide with services provided under the suicide prevention plan provided for in Part III of this Chapter.  Acts 2018, No. 450, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:811 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§811. State suicide prevention plan; creation; goals; publication; report to governor and legislature

RS 811 - State suicide prevention plan; creation; goals; publication; report to governor and legislature  A. The Louisiana suicide prevention plan, referred to in this Section as the "state suicide prevention plan", is hereby created as an initiative of the office of behavioral health, which shall lead the development of and publish the plan. The goal and purpose of the state suicide prevention plan is to reduce the incidence of suicide in Louisiana through system-level implementation of the plan in criminal justice and health systems statewide, including mental health and behavioral health systems.  B.(1) The office of behavioral health shall collaborate with criminal justice and health systems, including mental health and behavioral health systems, primary care providers, physical and mental health clinics in educational institutions, colleges and universities, community mental health centers, advocacy groups, emergency medical services professionals, public and private insurers, hospital chaplains, and faith-based organizations to develop and implement all of the following:  (a) A plan to improve training on means by which to identify a person with trends, attributes, and indicators of suicidal thoughts and behavior across criminal justice and health systems.  (b) A plan to improve training on the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (42 U.S.C. 1320d et seq.) and regulations issued pursuant thereto and on other applicable federal and state laws and regulations concerning privacy of health information.  (c) Professional development resources and training opportunities regarding indicators of suicidal thoughts and behavior, risk assessment, treatment, and management.  (2) The office of behavioral health shall include as elements within the state suicide prevention plan the items required by Paragraph (1) of this Subsection.  C. As a demonstration of commitment to patient safety, criminal justice and health systems, including mental and behavioral health systems, primary care providers, and hospitals throughout the state are encouraged to contribute to and implement the state suicide prevention plan.  D.(1) The office of behavioral health shall publish the state suicide prevention plan on or before December 31, 2020.  (2) At the time of publication of the state suicide prevention plan, the office of behavioral health shall transmit a summary of the plan in a report to the governor and to the legislature.  Acts 2018, No. 450, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:812 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§812. Stakeholder collaboration and coordination in suicide prevention plan

RS 812 - Stakeholder collaboration and coordination in suicide prevention plan  The legislature intends that the following systems and organizations contribute to the development and implementation of the state suicide prevention plan:  (1) Community mental health centers.  (2) Behavioral health services providers.  (3) Hospitals.  (4) Emergency medical services professionals and responders.  (5) Regional health systems.  (6) Physical and mental health clinics in educational institutions.  (7) State and local criminal justice systems.  (8) Advocacy groups with an interest in suicide prevention.  (9) Faith-based organizations.  (10) Colleges and universities.  Acts 2018, No. 450, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:813 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§813. Administrative rulemaking

RS 813 - Administrative rulemaking  The department shall promulgate all rules and regulations in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this Part.  Acts 2018, No. 450, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:814 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§814. Implementation

RS 814 - Implementation  Implementation of this Chapter shall be contingent upon receipt of grant funding.  Acts 2018, No. 450, §1.
LA Rev Stat § 28:821 (2021)
2021 Louisiana Laws|Revised Statutes|Title 28 - Mental Health|§821. Findings and purpose

RS 821 - Findings and purpose  A. The Legislature of Louisiana finds that services for persons with developmental disabilities should be responsive to the needs of the individual and his family, rather than fitting the person into existing programs. The legislature further finds that it is more cost effective to provide services to adults and children with developmental disabilities living in their own homes or with their families rather than in out-of-home placements.  B. The legislature declares that the purpose of this Chapter is to establish that:  (1) Children, regardless of the severity of their disability, need families and enduring relationships with adults in a nurturing home environment. As with all children, children with developmental disabilities need families and family relationships to develop to their fullest potential. Parents of children with developmental disabilities shall be afforded freedom of choice as to placement of their child, in accordance with R.S. 28:380 et seq.  (2) Adults with developmental disabilities should be afforded the opportunity to make decisions for themselves and to live in typical homes and communities where they can exercise their full rights and responsibilities as citizens.  C. It is the intention of the legislature that the state of Louisiana adhere to the principles contained in this Chapter in program planning, development, funding, and implementation for persons with developmental disabilities and their families. It is the further intention of the legislature that the Louisiana Department of Health work to implement the Community and Family Support System plan developed by the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council pursuant to this Chapter.  D. It is the intention of the legislature that the state adhere to the principles contained in this Chapter for program planning and development of programs for all persons and their families needing long-term support.  Acts 1989, No. 378, §1; Acts 2001, No. 1147, §1; Acts 2009, No. 438, §7; Acts 2010, No. 939, §3, eff. July 1, 2010; Acts 2012, No. 811, §8, eff. July 1, 2012.