La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-4627

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

Section I-4627 - Special Staffing Requirements

A. The department may require special staffing for the facility.

B. Special staffing may include, but is not limited to:

1. a consultant on client assessments or care planning;

2. an additional licensed nurse to provide treatments;

3. a consultant dietician;

4. a consultant pharmacist; or

5. medical records practitioner.

C. The department may impose the sanction of special staffing for any violation of statute, rule or regulation including, but not limited to:

1. a violation of a rule or regulation that creates a condition or occurrence relating to the maintenance and/or operation of a facility which results in death or serious harm to the resident(s), patient(s), or client(s);

2. a violation of a rule or regulation in which a condition or occurrence relating to the maintenance and/or operation of a facility is created and results in the substantial probability of death or serious physical or mental harm to the resident(s), patient(s) or client(s) will result from the violation;

3. a repeat violation of a rule or regulation in which a condition or occurrence relating to the maintenance and/ or operation of a facility creates a potential for harm by directly threatening the health, safety, or welfare of the resident(s), patient(s), or client(s);

4. at the discretion of the department, when there is a breakdown in the care and services at a facility and the efforts of the facility have not been successful in correcting the deficiencies; or

5. when there is an imminent threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the facility's resident(s), patient(s), or client(s).

D. Any special staffing shall meet the requirements outlined in the letter from the department and be:

1. in addition to the staff already hired;

2. time limited;

3. compensated by the facility; and

4. approved by the department.

E. The sanction shall remain in effect until the department determines the facility:

1. is in compliance with requirements; and

2. has received notice of its compliance and the lifting of the sanction.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-4627

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 39:3081 (November 2013), Amended LR 491217 (7/1/2023).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2009.11, 40:2009.23, 40:2199 and 40:2199.1.