La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-8031

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

Section I-8031 - Counselor-Pastoral

A. The pastoral counselor shall have documented evidence of appropriate training and skills to provide spiritual counseling, such as Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree or training. The counselor shall provide pastoral counseling based on the initial and ongoing assessment of spiritual needs of the patient/family, in a manner consistent with standards of practice including, but not limited to:

1. serving as a liaison and support to community chaplains and/or pastoral counselors;

2. providing consultation, support, and education to the IDT members on spiritual care;

3. attending IDT meetings; and

4. documenting pastoral services provided on clinical progress notes to be incorporated in the clinical record within one week of the visit.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-8031

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 31:450 (February 2005).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2175.14(B).