RS 40:2180 – 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, […]
RS 40:2180.1 – 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 […]
RS 40:2180.2 – Promulgation of rules The department shall promulgate, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, licensing standards, rules, and regulations, regarding but not limited to the following: (1) Licensure application procedures and requirements. (2) Operational and personnel requirements. (3) Practice standards to assure quality of supports and services. (4) Survey and complaint investigations. […]
RS 40:2180.3 – 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 […]
RS 40:2180.4 – 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. […]
RS 40:2180.5 – 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 […]
